
All About Pacing: 4 Key Questions Every Writer Should Ask
Learn how to control pacing in your writing with these four essential questions. Discover the structural techniques writers use to shape the rhythm and flow

Past Tense Or Present Tense: Which Works Best For Your Story?
We compare past tense and present tense in fiction, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each and asking the question: which works best for your

What Is Genre? A Guide To The 17 Most Popular Fiction Genres
What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions.

Why Is Horror More Popular Than Ever?
Horror is a genre that is meant to scare, disturb, and excite us. In this post, we explore why horror has become so popular, who

How To Write A Spy Novel
Want to learn how to write a spy novel? We explain how to write a spy novel, create believable spies, and build tension with plots

How Writers Use The Protagonist As A Literary Device
What is a protagonist in fiction? Learn how to use the protagonist as a powerful literary device to shape and strengthen your novel.

What Is a Character Trait? 350 Essential Character Traits for Writers
What is a character trait? Delve into 350 character traits to help you choose the right positive and negative traits for building well-rounded characters in

How To Outline A Short Story – For Beginners
In this post, we share a template that will show you how to outline a short story, especially if you are a beginner.

How To Show & Not Tell In Short Stories
Master the ‘show, don’t tell‘ technique in short stories. Learn how to create immersive storytelling that draws readers in from the very first line.

What Is A Sub-Plot In Fiction? 6 Sub-Plots Every Writer Should Know
What is a sub-plot? Learn how sub-plots strengthen a novel. Explore six types of sub-plots writers can use to add depth, conflict, and emotion to

Better Security For Writers & Journalists
In this post, Writers Write examines better security for writers & journalists.

Bad Business: 9 Words & Phrases To Avoid
In this post, Writers Write explores the worst 9 words and phrases in business writing and how and why to avoid them.

The Art Of Writing The Complaint Letter
In this post, Writers Write looks at how complaint letters should be written and we include 7 Tips For Writing A Good Complaint Letter.

Building A New Blog From Scratch: Part 3 – A YouTube Channel
This is the third post in my series about starting a new blog from scratch and I will be talking about setting up a YouTube

5 Incredible Story Beginnings & Endings
In this post, we look at 5 incredible story beginnings & endings.

5 Ways To Begin Your Romance Novel
In this post, we look at five ways to begin your romance novel.

6 Backstory Secrets
Do you want to build a brilliant backstory? Here are 6 backstory secrets to help you with your current or next writing project.

9 Tips For The Artful Interview
In this post, Writers Write shares tips for the artful interview.

Building A New Blog From Scratch: Part 2 – WordPress
This is the second post in my series about starting a new blog. I will be talking about setting up a WordPress blog.

6 Writing Lessons From The World’s Top Websites
In this post, Writers Write will show you 6 writing lessons from the world’s top websites.