
How To Find Your Story’s Theme In 3 Simple Steps
What is a theme? Learn what a story theme is and how to find it. Use these three simple steps to uncover the deeper meaning

Why Embracing Your Inner Madness Makes You A Better Writer
You don’t have to be crazy to be a writer, but embracing your inner madness can definitely make you a better writer.

What Is A Story Goal? The Secret To A Strong Plot
What is a story goal in fiction writing? Learn how a concrete story goal helps writers create stronger plots, build conflict, and structure novels that

45 Ways To Avoid Using The Word ‘Very’
Good writers avoid using words like ‘very’ and ‘really too often. Use these 45 alternatives to ‘very’ to make your writing stronger, clearer, and more

What Is Tone? 155 Words To Describe An Author’s Tone
What is tone in writing? Learn the definition of tone and discover 155 words that can help you describe an author’s tone, analyse literature, and

What Is Direct & Indirect Characterisation? & Which One Should I Use?
In this post, we define characterisation, look at direct characterisation and indirect characterisation, and ask which one authors should use.

Worldbuilding: The Ultimate Setting Checklist For Writers
Where your story is set is important. Use this ultimate worldbuilding and setting checklist to create richer, more believable fictional worlds for any genre.

Show Don’t Tell: 5 Simple Techniques Every Writer Should Know
Learn how to master the ‘Show Don’t Tell’ technique with five simple writing strategies. This post includes clear examples to help writers create more engaging

7 Benefits Of Keeping A Diary – For Writers
Creative writing teachers say writers should keep a diary. So, why don’t we? Maybe because we don’t see the point? Or because we don’t know

5 Secret Tricks To Strengthen Your Writing
Use this post to learn five secret tricks to strengthen your writing. We share practical before-and-after examples to show how small changes can make your

10 Deadly Poisons – A Crime Writer’s Resource
In this post from Writers Write, your writing resource, we share the names of 10 deadly poisons – a crime writer’s resource.

10 Tips For Writing Good Prose
In this post, we share 10 tips for writing good prose.

3 Short Story Writers Who Inspire Me
Who inspires you to write short stories? In this post, we share lessons from 3 short story writers who inspire us.

6 Things Alcohol Taught Me About Writing
Writing is like alcohol, right? In this post, Mia Botha shares 6 things alcohol taught her about writing.

The Top 10 Reasons To Write Short Stories
We love short stories at Writers Write. In this post, we share our top 10 reasons to write short stories.

209 Words To Describe Touch – A Resource For Writers
We have put together a list of 209 words to describe touch that will help you describe what a character feels when they touch something

5 Ways To Reconnect With Your Book
Do you feel as if there is a distance between you and the work you’re creating? At some stage, writers need to regroup and reconnect

Why Finding A Publisher Is A Lot Like Having A Crush
Why is finding a publisher a lot like having a crush?

7 Tips To Help You Write A Publishable How-To Book
How-to books are the staples of the non-fiction market. These books offer the reader a method for doing or making something. Here are 7 Tips

November Is When Your Novel Happens
Could you write a novel in a month? November is when your novel happens. NaNoWriMo challenges participants to write 50 000 words of a new