A good book offers interesting characters in conflict, but how do you tell if you have enough in your novel? Answer our conflict test to find out.
This list outlines some cliches I commonly see in modern fantasy novels.
Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource and in this post, we share the hero's journey for Star Wars and The Princess Diaries.
Slow burn romances are stories in which the romance...burns slowly. Instead of instant kissing and love ballads, it's often more of a will-they-won't-they situation.
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I asked my audience which things would make them quit a novel.
Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. Use these cheat sheets to help you show a character's state of mind when you're writing body language.
Writers Write is your one-stop writing resource. Use these cheat sheets to help you show a character's state of mind when you're writing body language.
Looking for a plotting formula? In this post, we share an infographic of The Hero's Journey, a device used by writers when plotting their books.
Explore our curated collection of ten thought-provoking dystopian writing prompts. Dive into worlds of forbidden history, environmental upheavals, virtual realities, and authoritarian societies. Ideal for writers seeking inspiration for their next dystopian tale.
When we think of schizophrenia, we often imagine serial killers motivated by the voices in their heads. But there's so much more to it than that. Find out how to write about schizophrenia - and why we need to - in this guide.
For authors with tight deadlines and high standards, HowToWriteHistory.com is the resource library that provides reliable background knowledge to build on,
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
Writing a contemporary fiction novel and need some ideas? Check out these 13 contemporary fiction writing prompts!
If you're writing a book for the first time, you can find all the best tips and resources here for becoming a great fiction writer.
Writing a book is something many dream about, but there are many assumptions about it that are simply false or downright silly.
Are you a fantasy writer or interested in writing fantasy yet are worried about how to go about it? After all, fantasy is a vast topic and can get overwhelming. Soon enough you might start comparing yourself to the authors who've made it big. You might even feel like you're taking ideas and not being original enough. I know I've been there, and have worked over my writing to a point where I no longer feel that way. As the creator of shape-shifting griffins with unique talents gifted by an annual
When writing a murderer it is good to keep a good perspective on where we want our story to go and how we want our murderer to be perceived. Do we want them...
The Top Writing Resources and Tools to Help Improve Your Writing Skills. This list includes all my favourite writing tools to help improve your fiction writing.
How DO you write a character smarter than you? Moreover, smarter than all the other characters around them? It's not as hard as you may think.
In this post, we provide an explanation on how to add humor to a novel.
Weapons for Fictional Characters. When thinking about weapons for fictional characters we want to not only think of how they'll look swinging it around. We want
Once the author becomes visible, the enchantment of the story dissolves. These 12 things can ruin the illusion for the reader. Become an invisible writer.
When you craft a strong atmosphere within your scenes, you have an emotional effect on your readers. Emotions are memorable. Strong emotions are unforgettable; that’s why you need to build atmosphere into your writing.
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Find out to create your writer's office so it is a space that motivates you to write and keep writing.
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a writer, if you want it badly enough, or if you’re truly meant to be one? Below follows a list of 10 signs that you are meant to be a writer. Check out how many of them apply to you.
Are you a life writer? Check out these tips for how life writing can improve your fiction, and give you a well of inspiration.
If you want to keep better track of your ideas, or get serious about regular creative brainstorming sessions, here's how to start a writer's notebook:
Tips for blogging to build your writing career or writing business.
Outlining can be hard and for me I struggled a bit before really getting my footing. Nonetheless, the moment I knew where to start it took off, taking me from 2,000 words to 50,000 words in less than 3 months.
Whether you realize it or not, your attitude toward what you write about seeps into your piece. When readers say a piece is whimsical, sentimental, critical, or vindictive, they are referring to the author’s and characters’ attitudes. They are talking about the tone of your piece. Just like tone of
Writers Write shares writing tips and resources. In this post, we share novelist, Neil Gaiman’s 8 rules for writing fiction.
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
