
5 Ways To Sneak Setting Into Short Stories
How do I include setting in short stories? We need to convey a sense of setting in our short stories. In this post, we give

5 Creative Ways To Use Footnotes In Fiction
Have you ever thought of using footnotes in your books? Use these five creative ways to use footnotes in fiction.

Make The Most Of A Scene Through The Senses – With A Simple List
The senses are a powerful way to lift your writing. We suggest how you can make the most of a scene through the senses, with

31 Writing Prompts For October 2017
“Writing prompts have saved me on more than one occasion. Some days I come to the page with enthusiasm, words brimming, stories bubbling. Other days,

Has Technology Changed The Way We Write Modern Fiction?
For writers, technology is a digital treasure chest just waiting to be unpacked. In this post, we ask: Has technology changed the way we write

Colour Your Writing With Synaesthesia
What is synaesthesia? We explain what it is and give you ways to colour your writing with synaesthesia.

How To Create Quality Content On A Deadline
This post is about how to create quality content on a deadline.

Writing The Topical Novel: Ripped From The Headlines
Good writers keep up with the news. They may find a great story idea in the headlines. In this post, we discuss writing the topical

How To Make The Most Of Sequels In Short Stories
What should happen in a short story sequel? In this post, we tell you how to make the most of your sequels in short stories.

Artificial Intelligence Identifies 6 Main Story Arcs
In this post, we look at how artificial intelligence identifies 6 main story arcs.

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