William Goldman’s 10 Commandments On Writing
William Goldman’s 10 commandments for writers offer practical, witty advice on writing well and telling better stories.
Creative Writing
When To Stick To The Rules Of Fiction And When To Break Them
Do you follow the rules of fiction writing? In this post, we discuss when to stick to the rules of fiction and when to break
Getting Feedback On Your Writing: 4 Things To Keep In Mind
Do you want someone to critique your story? In this post, we discuss 4 things to keep in mind when getting feedback on your writing.
13 Ways To Lengthen Your Short Story
Need to increase your short story’s word count? Discover 13 ways to lengthen your story by adding depth, detail, tension, and stronger characters.
5 Fun Exercises To Help You Find Your Special Voice
What is your writing voice? In this post, we discuss your uniqueness as a writer and share 5 fun exercises to help you find your
7 Secrets To Writing Happy Characters Without Boring Your Audience
What are the secrets to writing happy characters? In this post, we share the 7 secrets to writing happy characters without boring your audience.
Mary Karr’s Memoir Checklist
If you’re writing a memoir, read this post where we’ve shared American writer, Mary Karr’s memoir checklist.
10 Reasons Why You’re NOT A Writer …
We all want to write, don’t we? But we often wonder if we’re really writers. Here are 10 reasons why you’re NOT a writer.
12 Ways To Shorten Your Short Story
Do you need to cut your short story’s word count? Learn 12 ways to tighten your writing, polish your story, and make every word matter.
Character Arcs & Creating Interesting New Characters In The Middle Of Your Story
Character arcs are all about the transformation of characters in a story. In this post, we write about character arcs and creating interesting new characters
17 Screenwriting Scenes You Should Use In Your Novel
In this post, we write about 17 screenwriting scenes you should use in your novel.
14 Things To Consider Before You Write The End Of Your Book
Ending your story is often harder than starting it. We have written this post on 14 things you need to consider before you write the end
The Top 10 Writing Posts for July 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in July 2015: Make Me Care – Nine Ways To Ensure An Unforgettable Read The Three Surprises You
How To Check If Your Story Ending Suits Your Genre
In this post, we discuss how you can check if your story ending suits your genre. We use examples of endings in the the disaster
Suspending Disbelief – 3 Tips To Keep Your Reader Hooked
In this post, we write about how readers need to buy into your story by suspending disbelief and we give you 3 tips to keep
How A Believable Theme Builds A Believable Plot
Plot is theme in action. In this post, we discuss how a believable theme builds a believable plot.
6 Reasons To Use A Sub-Plot (& How To Make A Sub-Plot Work)
This post is about the importance of sub-plots. We give you 6 reasons to use a sub-plot and how to make a sub-plot work.
The 12 Best Tools To Use Before Self-Publishing A Book
Guest Post: Publishing a book using traditional publishers can be intimidating for new and established writers alike. They are known for rejecting even the best
Should You Write For Yourself Or Your Audience?
For whom are you writing your book? In this post, we explore the question: Should you write for yourself or your audience?
How Do You Describe Characters? 5 Simple Ways To Describe Characters
How do you describe characters? In this post, we have included 5 simple ways to describe characters in your stories.
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