
Gender Benders – A New Way To Look At Characters
Are you tired of writing the same old characters? In this post, we discuss gender benders – a new way to look at characters.

How Much Story Do You Need In Your Short Story?
Is your word count too high or too low? In this post, we ask and answer the question, How Much Story Do You Need In

Mashing Up Wild Plot Ideas
Have you tried to create a hybrid plot? In this post, we talk about making things different in your writing by mashing up wild plot

Doodle The Door Open: 3 Tips To Stay Creative
Are you looking for ways to maintain your creativity? In this post, our guest blogger shares three tips to stay creative with doodling.

Finding A New Lens For Old Plots
Play with ideas. In this post, we talk about reworking your story ideas and finding a new lens for old plots.

Naming Characters – 33 Fabulous Resources To Use
Naming characters in your stories is as important as naming your children. We have put together this list of 33 resources to use when naming

Test Your Plot – Finding A Fresh Angle Is Easier Than You Think
In this post, we talk about finding a way to test your plot and find a fresh angle. We include techniques for developing a fresh,

The Pros (& Cons) Of Outlining
In this post, our guest blogger writes about the pros and cons of outlining.

5 Ways To Create A Space for A Story To Grow
Stories sometimes hide from us and they need to be coaxed from the imagination to the page. Here are 5 ways to create a space

2 Types Of Conflict To Squeeze Into A Short Story
Writers Write is a resource for short story writers. In this post, we discuss the two types of conflict to squeeze into a short story.

What Is A Cozy Fantasy?
What is a cozy fantasy? In this post, we explore the genre. We include the elements of cozy fantasy – with plenty of examples.

Anton Chekhov’s 6 Rules For Writing Fiction
We’re writing about the acclaimed short story writer, Anton Chekhov. In this post, we read about Anton Chekhov’s 6 rules for writing fiction.

What is Romantasy & Why Is It So Popular?
In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular?

Why You Don’t Need To Put Everything In Your Book
Are you running the risk of overwhelming your readers? In this post, we tell you why you don’t need to put everything in your book.

What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up

How To Write Hardboiled Fiction
In this post, we explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write hardboiled fiction – with examples.

12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours?
We’re writing about types of memoirs – with examples. We include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?

What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?
In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

How To Write A Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at

How Many Suspects Do You Need In A Crime Novel?
When we read or write crime novels, we want to find out who the baddie is. This means we need suspects from which to choose.