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
7 Ways To Tell If You Have Too Much Plot In Your Story
Are you over-plotting? In this post, we talk about 7 ways to tell if you have too much plot in your story.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 34: Spring Cleaning For Writers
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, titled Spring Cleaning, we look at ways to take care of you, the writer.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 33: Beginnings, Backstory, And Other Bugbears
We continue our Write Your Novel In A Year Series. In this post, we cover the problems writers encounter with beginnings, backstory and other bugbears.
What Fiction Writers Can Learn From A Child’s Mind
Guest Post: Our blogger explores what fiction writers can learn from a child’s mind.
6 Things Alfred Hitchcock Can Teach You About Writing
Who is Alfred Hitchcock? In this post, we’ve included 6 things Alfred Hitchcock can teach you about writing.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 32: Your 6 Indispensable Plot Pivots
In this post, we look at the 6 indispensable plot pivots you need when you’re writing a novel.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 31: The Voice & The Vision
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we suggest ways to find your voice and vision as an author of novels.
The Top 10 Writing Posts from July 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in July 2016: 10 Writing Contests You Should Definitely Enter 6 Stage Plot Structure For
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 30: The 30 Minute Challenge
The 30 Minute Challenge- In this post, we suggest a number of 30 minute challenges to help you write your book.
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 29: 3 Things To Remember About Dialogue
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we suggest three things to remember about dialogue in your novels.
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