10 Powerful Cliffhangers Every Writer Should Know
Discover 10 powerful cliffhangers every writer should know. Learn how to end scenes and chapters in ways that keep readers turning the page.
Creative Writing
How To Write A Vignette (With Examples)
What is a vignette? Learn how to write a vignette with clear tips and examples. Create vivid, focused scenes that capture mood and emotion.
Mystery, Horror, Thriller – What’s The Difference?
Learn the differences between mystery, horror, and thriller fiction. Compare each suspense genre and get practical tips to write them with confidence.
How Writers Use The Love Interest As A Literary Device
What is a love interest in fiction? We explore the love interest as a literary device to create tension, deepen character development, and strengthen your
Make Readers Care: 9 Ways To Create An Unforgettable Story
Writers need to make readers care when they read a book. In this post, we share nine ways to create an unforgettable read.
What Is Writer’s Block? 30 Practical Tips To Beat Writer’s Block
What is writer’s block, and how can you overcome it? If you are struggling to write, we have 30 practical tips to help you beat
The 3 Surprises Every Story Needs
This post is about the three surprises or plot points every story needs. You should surprise your reader at three specific stages in your book.
What Is Backstory? How To Make It Work Like Scar Tissue In Your Book
What is backstory in fiction? Learn how to use backstory like scar tissue to add depth to your stories and characters.
15 Fascinating Fictional Fathers Every Writer Should Know
Discover 15 fascinating fictional fathers who reveal the many ways father figures can shape characters, plots, and themes.
How Writers Use The Confidant As A Literary Device
What is a confidant in fiction? How does the confidant function as a literary device? We explore how to use the confidant to show support
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 39: 3 Big Questions That Demand An Honest Answer
Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. This post is about the three big questions that demand an honest answer in your book.
17 Questions A Reader Needs To Ask To Become A Better Writer
When you read as a writer you become more critical. This post will help readers, book reviewers, and writers. It includes 17 questions a reader
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 38: 3 Criteria For A Perfect Scene
Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. This post is about the three criteria you need to include if you want to write a
Have You Tried The Most Dangerous Writing App?
Have You Tried The Most Dangerous Writing App?
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 37: Rules Of The Game
This post is about establishing the rules of the fictional world you’ve created in your novel.
13 Ways To Change Pace When You Write
In this post, Mia Botha gives us 13 ways to change pace when we write our novels and short stories.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 36: 3 Must-Have Scenes That Reveal Plot
This post is about the 3 must-have scenes that reveal plot in your novel.
Why You Need White Space When You Write (And 5 Ways To Create It)
Whether you are a creative writer or a business writer, you come across this advice: Make sure you have enough white space. Here are 5
The Top 10 Writing Posts from August 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in August 2016: The 7 Critical Elements Of A Great Book 6 Things Alfred Hitchcock
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 35: 3 Must-Have Scenes That Reveal Character
How do you define and show your character? We have included 3 must-have scenes that reveal character in this post.
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