7 Supporting Character Types Every Writer Should Know
Discover seven supporting character archetypes that add conflict, guidance, and depth while strengthening your novel’s plot.
Creative Writing
What Is A Sequel In Story Structure? A Writer’s Guide
In this post, you’ll learn how sequels shape story structure and why they are essential for building character, pacing, and tension.
What Is A Scene In Story Structure? A Writer’s Guide
Learn what makes a great scene in story structure. Discover the elements of effective scenes and how writers can use them to build stronger stories.
How To Write A Gripping Novel: 5 Essential Tips
Want to write a book readers can’t put down? Use these five practical tips for creating a gripping, page-turning story.
How Many Words Should A Novel Be? A Writer’s Guide To Word Counts
How many words should a novel be? Learn about word counts, how long your novel should be, and see examples to help you plan your
What Is A Novel Outline? 5 Strong Reasons To Outline Your Novel Before You Start Writing
What is a novel outline? Discover what it is and explore five strong reasons to outline your story before writing your first draft.
What Is A Good Daily Word Count? Lessons From 39 Famous Authors
Wondering how many words to write each day? Explore the daily word counts of 39 famous authors and their writing advice.
10 Life-Changing Benefits Of Reading More Books
Discover 10 life-changing benefits of reading more books, from improving your mind and creativity to reducing stress and enriching your life.
The Author’s Promise: The Two Things Every Writer Owes Their Reader
Learn the author’s promise and find out the two commitments every writer should make to keep readers turning the pages until the end.
What Is Subject-Verb Agreement? 30 Examples To Master Concord
Learn what concord means in writing and why subject-verb agreement matters. We share 30 examples to help you improve your grammar.
3 Ways To Get Your Short Story Started
How do you start your short stories? In this post, we discuss 3 ways to get your short story started.
Why Country Is King When It Comes To Fictional Characters
I like the stories that country music tells. In this post, we tell you why country is king when it comes to fictional characters.
39 Synonyms For Run
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share 39 synonyms for run. Run is one of the most commonly
What’s The Difference Between A Commercial And A Literary Plot?
If you’re wondering about popular fiction and literary fiction, read this. We’ve put together a post on the difference between a commercial and a literary
4 Ways To Get Your Reader To Identify With An Unsympathetic Character
In this post, we share 4 ways to get your reader to identify with an unsympathetic character.
Why Is My Word Count Too High?
If you have too much of everything in your final manuscript and your word count is way too high, use these three steps to help
Tips For Decoding Body Language
Tips from The Secret Yumiverse Writers Write – Write to communicate
Why Revenge Is Such A Brilliant Plot For Beginner Writers
This post is about why revenge is a brilliant plot for beginner writers. Revenge builds a framework for a story with a beginning, a middle,
Why A Disease Cannot Be An Antagonist
A question that comes up again and again while I am teaching Writers Write  is whether or not a disease can be the antagonist. I don’t
Keeping Up Appearances – 4 Ways To Dress Your Characters
Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we discuss 4 ways to dress your characters when you write a book.
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