Using Opposites To Create Tension In Characters, Plot, And Setting
In this post, we discuss using opposites to create tension in characters, plot, and setting.
Creative Writing
Poetry Competition – ‘I Wish I’d Said’ – Enter Now
Write Something. Move Someone.      The AVBOB Poetry Competition aims to build a bridge between the comfort to be found in the words of poets and
Use Memories To Trigger Your Descriptions
In this post, we discuss how you can use memories to trigger your descriptions.
How To Learn From The Best Short Story Writers
In this post, we discuss how you can learn from the best short story writers. I will use Annie Proulx as an example.
How The Top 10 Themes In Film Can Make You A Better Blogger
In this post, we talk about how the top 10 themes in film can make you a better blogger.
7 Ways To Outline A Plot: The Ultimate Infographic
Here are 7 ways to outline a plot in this infographic.
The Big 5 Personality Traits
In this post, we suggest using the big 5 personality traits to help you create a character.
How To Make The Most Of Scenes In Short Stories
What are scenes in short stories? In this post, we tell you how to make the most of your scenes in short stories.
7 Exercises To Try Before You Write About Yourself
Writers Write is a writing resource, and, in this post, we give you 7 exercises to try before you write about yourself.
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.
6 Ways To Find The Children’s Story Only You Can Tell
What was your childhood reading list? Orphaned Bears or Teen Detectives? Do you remember discovering that perfect book? Here are 6ways to find the children’s
5 Tips For Choosing The Correct Short Story Competition For You
Short story competitions are unpredictable. Here are 5 tips for choosing the correct short story competition for you.
The Secret To Writing A Great Short Story
Some of the finest pieces of fiction are short stories. In this post, we tell you the secret to writing a good short story.
3 Ways To Make The Most Of Major Life Events In A Story
In this post, we give you 3 ways to make the most of major life events in a story, and show you how to build
5 Life-Saving Tips For NaNoWriMo Writers
We love National Novel Writing Month in November, but we’ve learnt not to underestimate it. Here are 5 life-saving tips for NaNoWriMo writers.
3 Ways To Use Setting In Your Novel
So often setting is overlooked by writers. In this post, we look at 3 ways to use setting in your novel.
Persuasive Writing – The Most Persuasive Words
We all need to use persuasive writing. In this infographic, we look at the most persuasive words in English.
Grey Expectations – How ’50 Shades of Grey’ has affected publishing
Grey Expectations – Find out how ’50 Shades of Grey’ has affected publishing.
7 Quotes For Writers From Walt Disney
In this post from Writers Write, we share a selection of our favourite quotes for writers from Walt Disney.
5 Golden Rules For Submitting Your Work To Agents Or Publishers
We are always asked about how writers submit their work to publishers and agents. We found this great post on the Scottish Book Trust website, and they
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