So You Want To Be A Writer? By Charles Bukowski
This post includes a poem from Charles Bukowski on wanting to be a writer.
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The Writers Write Interview – Janet Fitch
Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, we share our interview with Janet Fitch.
Neil Gaiman On Making Good Art
In this post, we’ve shared advice from British author, Neil Gaiman on making good art.
Confessions Of A Troubled Writer – 4 Questions To Ask Before You Quit
In these confessions of a troubled writer, we have 4 questions to ask before you quit.
The Top 10 Writing Posts for May 2015
These were the new Writers Write posts you enjoyed most in May 2015: The Daily Word Counts of 39 Famous Authors When To Use ‘That’ And When
Why Reading Books Is Vital For Human Development
Reading used to be commonplace, but many children and some adults now question why reading is important. Here is why reading books is vital for
7 Invaluable Lessons For Writers From James Patterson
In this post, we’ve shared seven invaluable lessons authors can learn from James Patterson’s writing.
How To Turn Your Messy First Draft Into Something That Resembles A Novel
We all write first drafts. We’ve put together a post to help you turn your messy first draft into something that resembles a novel.
5 Exercises To Diversify Your Writing
Your writing style can become monotonous, so it is important to master different techniques. In this post, we share 5 exercises to diversify your writing.
The Writers Write Interview – Alex van Tonder
Writers Write creates writing resources, shares writing tips, and interviews authors. In this post, we share our interview with Alex van Tonder.
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.
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.
Edith Wharton On Writing Fiction
We’re writing about the award-winning author, Edith Wharton. In this post, we read about Edith Wharton on writing fiction.
6 Lessons From Lord Byron – How To Make Others Swoon With Words
Lord Byron’s poetry and personality turned him into a superstar. In this post, we learn 6 lessons from Lord Byron and examine how he moved
Elizabeth Strout’s Writing Process
We’re writing about the award-winning author, Elizabeth Strout. In this post, we explore Elizabeth Strout’s writing process.
20 Famous Writers Who Died In 2025
Writers Write shares writing resources and writing trivia. In this post, we list 20 famous writers who died in 2025.
Harlan Coben On Writing Suspense
We’re writing about the bestselling thriller author, Harlan Coben. In this post, we feature Harlan Coben on writing suspense.
The Writers Write Book Reading Challenge – 3
Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of books to choose from? Here’s a reading challenge to make choosing a book (and reading it!) more
20 Weird Things Readers Do
Readers are a special kind of people. As writers, we love them, of course, but their great love of books makes them do strange things.
Brandon Sanderson’s 3 Rules For Magic
Building worlds requires structure, and 3 magic rules – at least according to Brandon Sanderson. In this post, we feature Brandon Sanderson’s 3 Rules For
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