Knowing how to start writing a memoir that will hook readers will help you find a dedicated audience. Here are ten secrets of great memoir writing.

After overcoming childhood trauma and working for decades in a distinguished academic career, Pamela is finally devoting herself to a full-time career in creative writing, beginning with her newly released memoir, I'm So Glad You're Here.

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Elizabeth Gilbert has created an easy note-taking system for writing a novel that helps her avoid writer’s block and keep her research and ideas organized.

Learn how to craft a strong novel synopsis, while avoiding the most common mistakes, including the dreaded "synopsis speak."

Writing a mystery novel involves creating suspense, actively involving the reader, using red herrings and more. Learn how to write great mystery fiction.

Are you writing autobiographical fiction, or a novel inspired by real events? Here are the do's and don'ts of writing a novel based on your life.

Timeless advice from bestselling author Stephen King on how to be an excellent writer.

Fight scenes in films are awesome, dynamic, and breathtaking. They're some of the most memorable parts of the movie. The fight scenes...

I read Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir by Liz Prince because I am such a huge fan of graphic novel memoirs. I used to really be into reading memoirs, but don’t seem to have the time for them anymore…

Today’s topic is all about the Bechdel Test and why you might want to think about it when you’re writing your novel. Not sure what the Bechdel test is and why it’s important? Don…

There is nothing more frustrating than scheduling writing time, carefully preparing your coffee or tea, finally sitting down at your computer or notebook, and then… staring. You start a sentence. “Bah, that sounds terrible.” You get a few sentences down, then you re-read them and think, “That made a lot more sense in my […]

Yesterday, I tweeted a link to a great post by Sally Apokedak about not cheating the reader by skipping emotional scenes. Some writers struggle with heavy scenes. They’re uncomfortable with “invading” the privacy of their characters. They worry about creating laughably cheesy scenes. Or they think a scene that’s essential to the emotional journey is […]

How to write humor. Writing humor can feel daunting but there are clear steps you can take to make it easier. Anyone can learn to write humor.

Are you writing autobiographical fiction, or a novel inspired by real events? Here are the do's and don'ts of writing a novel based on your life.

One quick tip to show, don't tell: inject drama into your writing. Immerse your readers in your scenes and help them visualize the action.

Writers Write is a comprehensive writing resource. In this post, we’ve shared Canadian author, Margaret Atwood's 10 rules for writing fiction.

Whether you're just getting started or halfway through this WIP, try these methods to land on the best way to structure your nonfiction book.

Writers Write is a resource for writers. In this post, we’ve included 6 things Alfred Hitchcock can teach you about writing.

Good writing is about well-chosen nouns and strong verbs, not adjectives and adverbs. What constitutes a tired verb? Here’s what to look for:

Three act structure is the satisfying story structure underlying many successful stories, from children's books to groundbreaking novels. Learn more.

I’m now going deeper into this planning and editing of my novel than I ever anticipated. In this week’s video I share how I’ve broken the novel up into chapters and, following on from the last video where I drew up a grid to identify gaps in the plot, I am now starting to make additions on the index

Plan, schedule, and begin your novel with this free course.

Removing these useless words helps speed up the pacing of both action and dialogue, and makes your work more polished and professional.

4 Lessons From Stephen King's “On Writing” Review - Uncommon Advice From On Writing, THE Book About Writing For Creative Writers.

Writers Write creates writing resources and shares writing tips. In this post, our guest blogger shares nine ways to bring the funny in your fiction.

A plot idea is just the beginning when you want to write a book and these simple questions help you turn that idea into a complete story.

In “How to Write a Story Pt.2”, we tackle how to use sensory details in writing, and why it can make or break your narrative.

Learning how to a scene will change your writing practice. In this post, I'll show you how to write a well-structured scene using the '5 Commandments of Storytelling.'

How many times have you set out, set on finishing a book? Only to disappoint yourself within the first month, lose momentum, and put the book on the back burner, again? You're basically afraid of committing to the project again, and I completely understand. But you're here, right now, for a reason, and I believe […]

Plotting a novel doesn't need to be complicated! This video workshop teaches you how to plot a novel using a super FUN & simple method and just 1 page...

Every Day is for the Thief is a curious book: the blurb says that it’s a novel but it reads nothing like a novel, more like a travel memoir, and a rather melancholy memoir at that. Teju Cole …

Memoirs and autobiographies both have a long history of being written. But what is the difference between memoir vs autobiography? Click for more info

By Jody Hedlund, @JodyHedlund Recently I received a reader email that said this: " My friend gave me one of your books and I devoured ...

Writers Write creates and shares resources for writers. This post is about the three must-have scenes that reveal plot in your novel.

A lot of times when we’re discussing a book proposal at work, we’ll ask, “What’s the conflict?” or say, “This could use some internal conflict.” What we’re talking about, of course, is the conflict…

I don't like to judge. I err on being so open-minded my brain might fall out when it comes to other people's marriages (and affairs, come to that). But given that Chris and Sylvère put all this out there in I Love Dick...

Three Things Writers Tend to Get Wrong: Forests, Fainting, and Hunting (Please note that this post has been revised as of 10/12/2015) I have talked about forests and hunting, but today, I am talkin…

How to write a novel: Award-winning novelist Randy Ingermanson teaches his wildly popular Snowflake Method for designing and writing a novel.

So, you’ve written a story. What now? Well, must be time to submit it for publication, right? Before you do, stop and think about whether this story is really ready to be accepted. What makes me an expert on this topic? Over the past 15 years, I’ve submitted my work over 1,500 times. This has … Continue reading 60 Reasons Your Writing Will Be Rejected

Cards and drafts I thought I’d mention a bit about how I use the cards and Post-Its on my plotboard before I get into detail about the d...

What does every first chapter need to wow your readers? The answer includes a special formula plus an awesome kit that will help perfect the rest of your novel!

Learn how to master the art of how to show, not tell in your writing to better connect with your reading audience.