
Why All Aspiring Novelists Need A Vision Board
A vision board can be valuable for writers, with benefits that can help aspiring novelists achieve their dreams. Our guest blogger tells us why all

The 7 Qualities Of Compelling Character Motivations
If you understand what motivates your characters, it is easier to create a plot for your story. In this post, we share the 7 qualities

Writers! Are You A Puffer Or A Fluffer?
We introduce two interesting writing terms, and ask writers: Are you a puffer or a fluffer? We also define fluffery and puffery.

5 Unexpected Ways To Fuel Your Story
Our inspiration for writing comes to us in unexpected ways. In this post, we discuss 5 unexpected ways to fuel your story.

10 Memoir Mistakes Writers Should Avoid At All Costs
Writers Write creates memoir writing resources and shares memoir writing tips. In this post, we discuss 10 memoir mistakes writers should avoid at all costs.

The Most Popular Writing & Publishing Keywords for SEO
This post is about writing and publishing keywords that are popular and those that make the most money – according to Google and Bing We

From Full-Time To Freelance Writing: Ways To Cope
Our blogger tells us how to move from full-time to freelance writing and gives us ways to cope.

Turn Your Dreams Into A Plot Generator
Our guest writer tells you how to turn your dreams into a plot generator.

What Is A Flashback? How To Write The Perfect Flashback
What is a flashback? Learn how to write a perfect flashback that adds depth, reveals character, and strengthens your story without slowing the plot.

What Literary Agents Want From Authors Of Non-Fiction
In this post, our guest author, Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb, includes details of what literary agents want from authors of non-fiction.

Who Are The 3 Characters Driving Your Plot?
Who is responsible for moving the story along in your books? In this post, we write about the three characters driving your plot.

So You Want To Be A Writer? By Charles Bukowski
This post includes a poem from Charles Bukowski on wanting to be a writer.

Is There Merit In Telling And Not Showing?
In this post, we explore if there is merit in telling and not showing in the books you write. Danielle Steel, who has sold 1

5 Ways Setting Affects Your Characters
Setting shapes us, and where we were born and where we grew up make a difference. We have put together a list of 5 ways

3 Ways To Use Inverted Dialogue In Your Story
In this post, we discuss three ways to use inverted dialogue in your story.

3 Lines To A Better First Draft Of Your Novel
We talk about writing 3 lines to help you write a better first draft of your novel. It is a great test for your story

Short Story Day Africa – 21 June
‘Short Story Day Africa has established a day, 21st June – the shortest day of the year – on which to celebrate the diversity of

5 Ways To Kick-Start Your New Short Story
Are you struggling to start your short story? In this post, we give you 5 ways to kick-start your short story.

How To Identify Your Protagonist And Antagonist
If you are writing a story, we have put together this post to help you identify your protagonist and antagonist in more detail.

Neil Gaiman On Making Good Art
In this post, we’ve shared advice from British author, Neil Gaiman on making good art.