
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.

The Top 10 Writing Posts for August 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in August 2015: The 16 Top-Earning Authors – 2015 14 Points To Consider Before You Write The

6 Questions Writers Must Answer Within A Novel
Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. In this post, we look at the six questions authors must answer within a novel.

It’s Not A Story Until Something Goes Wrong
Are you struggling to start your story? In this post, we tell you why it’s not a story until something goes wrong.

Protagonist vs Antagonist Worksheet
We need a protagonist and an antagonist in a story. We’ve included a protagonist vs antagonist worksheet to help you write your book.

9 Anti-Social Fictional Characters We Can’t Forget
What is anti-social personality disorder? In this post, we write about 9 anti-social fictional characters we can’t forget.

First Draft Checklist For Novelists
In this post, we’ve included a simple first draft checklist for novelists to help you write your book.

25 Proven Ways To Beat Writer’s Block
There are days when it is difficult to get inspired, and for writers this situation often results in writer’s block. In this infographic are 25

The 10 Secrets Of Resilient Characters
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. This post on the 10 secrets of resilient characters will help you write your novels and

Paper Dolls — Playing Dress Up With Your Characters
The great thing about writing fiction is that we get to make stuff up all the time. In this post, we discuss playing dress up

If John Green feels like fraud, how am I supposed to cope?
I love The Fault In Our Stars – I have made no secret of this and John Green is awesome. But, apparently, John Green feels like