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
Creative Writing
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.
Literary Lessons From 5 Kick-Ass Heroines Of The 80s
We look at literary lessons from 5 kick-ass heroines of the 80s. Literary heroines from the 80s showed us the rise of fabulous, strong, and
The Top 10 Writing Posts for July 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in July 2014. The 15 Questions Authors Should Ask Characters – How well do you know your character? Book
What is Crowdfunding And How Can It Work For Authors?
Do you want to self-publish? What is crowdfunding and how can it work for authors?
5 Ways A Creative Course Helps You Find Your Inner Novelist
In this post, we talk about how a creative course helps you find your inner novelist.
4 Reasons To Use Dramatic Irony In Your Story
Dramatic irony is a story-telling device. We’ve included 4 reasons to use dramatic irony in your story.
The Inconsolable Writer – From Distraction To Inspiration In 4 Easy Steps
Are you an inconsolable writer? Our blogger gives writers tips to move from distraction to inspiration in 4 easy steps. Taking a break from a
15 Questions Authors Should Ask Characters
How well do you know your character? Use our list of 15 questions authors should ask characters to make them more believable.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for June 2014
These were the Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in June 2014. How to make your characters shockingly real – Create characters, not caricatures Seven Extremely Good Reasons
5 Ways To Avoid The Backstory Battle
This post includes 5 ways to avoid the backstory battle when you write your novels and stories.
Can Texting Improve Your Writing?
Storytellers need to write properly. In this post, we ask: Can texting improve your writing?
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