Adverbial Dialogue Tags Explained: Tips For Stronger Dialogue
What are adverbial dialogue tags? Learn why writers should avoid overusing adverbs in dialogue tags. Find out how stronger dialogue and character actions can improve
Creative Writing
7 Simple Ways To Generate New Ideas
‘Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it is the only one you have.’ ~Émile Chartier Here are 7 Simple Ways To Generate New
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 46: 3 Lessons On Theme, Character, And Plot
Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. In this post, we offer 3 more lessons on theme, character, and plot.
10 Ways To Help Writers Reach Their Word Counts
If you’re writing to deadline, you probably have times when you’re exhausted and over-caffeinated. Here are 10 ways to help writers reach their word counts.
4 Ways To Power Your Way Through Writer’s Block
If you’re busy with NaNoWriMo, or simply busy with a book, you will have times where the enthusiasm wears off and the ‘what the hell
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 45: How To Find A Top Literary Agent
Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. In this post, we offer suggestions on how to find a top literary agent.
127 Writing Prompts To Finish Before You Write About Yourself
This list of 127 prompts to finish before you write about yourself will help you if you are writing a memoir, a novel, a profile,
The Top 10 Writing Posts from October 2016
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in October 2016: How Long Did It Take To Write The World’s Most Famous Books?
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 44: White Hot Writer – 7 Tricks To Write Faster
Writers Write creates writing resources. In this post, we offer you seven tricks to write faster so that you can finish your novel in a
Write Your Novel In A Year – Week 43: 3 Ways To Finish Your Draft Before The End Of The Year
Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. This post will help you with 3 ways to finish your draft.
15 Adjectives To Delete To Strengthen Your Writing Immediately
Do you use too many adjectives in your writing? We look at 15 adjectives to delete or replace that will strengthen your writing immediately.
5 Common Traits Of A Successful Memoir
If you’re writing your life story, use this short checklist to find out if you’ve included the 5 common traits of a successful memoir.
Traditional Publishing – Part Three
This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with staff members at Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions on traditional publishing.
10 Types Of Sentences You Won’t See In Good Writing
Are you looking for ways to write better sentences? In this post, we look at 10 types of sentences you won’t see in good writing.
Novels & Screenplays: What’s The Difference?
In this post, we look at the differences between novels and screenplays. We look at collaboration, costs, and choices, and we answer your question: Should
Janet Burroway’s 4 Aspects Of Narrative Time
What is Narrative Time? In this post, we look at how time works in a story through Janet Burroway’s 4 aspects of narrative time.
Traditional Publishing – Part Two
Last week we began our discussion about traditional publishing. This week, Mia Botha continues her interviews with Pan Macmillan South Africa, who answer our questions.
30 Excuses Not To Write Your NaNoWriMo Novel
In this post, our blogger takes a comic look at NaNoWriMo and includes 30 excuses not to write your NaNoWriMo novel.
Forewords, Prefaces, Prologues, & Introductions – What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between forewords, prefaces, prologues, and introductions? We explain what they are, when to use them, and tips for writing them. We also
Traditional Publishing – Part One
In this post, we begin our video series on traditional publishing. Mia Botha interviews Terry Morris, MD of Pan Macmillan South Africa, who will answer
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