
Why We Ask You
Once upon a time… When I was in my early 20s, struggling as a writer, my desktop computer crashed. I didn’t have any money to

5 Storytelling Software Options For Busy Writers
In this post, we look at five storytelling software options for busy writers.

A Magic Trick For Writing
The concept of point of view (POV) is a central magic of fiction writing. An editing client has just let me know he has problems

The AVBOB Poetry Project Year 2
Promoted Post Press release: When the AVBOB Poetry Project was first announced on Mandela Day 2017, the hope – though modest and tentative – was


Create Power Paragraphs For Stronger Storytelling
How do you structure your writing? One of the ways is by learning to create power paragraphs for stronger storytelling results.

Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book?
Is Your Backstory A Threat To Your Book? In this post, we ask if you have included too much backstory and if it is a

How To Publish A Book In 2018
How do authors go about publishing a book in 2018? Jane Friedman says she is always asked if authors should self-publish or traditionally publish.

3 Simple Ways To Kick-Start Your Writing
You’re sitting staring at a blank screen, panicking. In this post, we offer 3 simple ways to kick-start your writing – especially if you’re stuck.

5 Ways To Get Your Characters Back On Track
Are your main characters feeling unmotivated? In this post, we discuss 5 ways to get your characters back on track.

All My Friends Are Fictional – The Role Of The Friend In Fiction
What is the role of the friend in your story?

The Marshall Plan For Romancing Your Story
Evan Marshall, author of The Marshall Plan® for Novel Writing, explains the Marshall Plan for romancing your story.

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 19: Turning The Screw
 In this post, we look at ways authors have of turning the screw to increase the tension in novels.

The Portrait Of The Antagonist As A Human Being
What is the role of the antagonist in your story? We look at The Portrait Of The Antagonist As A Human Being.

9 Narcissistic Mothers & How To Write About Them
One of the most interesting characters to write about is a mother with a narcissistic personality disorder. In this post, we discuss 9 narcissistic mothers

The Top 10 Writing Posts from April 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in April 2016: 7 Awesome Foreshadowing Tips For Fiction Writers The Awesome Foursome Fictional Characters

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 18: Shading A Scene
In this post, we look at shading a scene to create contrast and change moods in your novels.

The Importance Of Being The Protagonist
What is the role of the protagonist in your story? What is the importance of being the protagonist?

Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 17: Expect The Unexpected
In this post, we look for ways for you to keep your readers and your characters on their toes. We suggest ways to expect the

Flip Your Characters To Twist A Plot
Changing a character’s dominant trait makes him or her even more interesting. If you are looking for a way to twist a plot, why not