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Writers Write is a global resource for writers of every kind. Our online support system will guide you at every stage of your writing journey. www.writerswrite.co.za

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Zadie Smith’s 10 Rules For Writing Fiction | Happy birthday to Zadie Smith, born on 27 October! To celebrate, we’re sharing her 10 rules for writing fiction to inspire writers and help them improve their craft. 📑 #zadiesmith #authorbirthday #writingsky #writingtips

writerswrite.co.zaZadie Smith’s 10 Rules For Writing FictionDiscover Zadie Smith’s 10 rules for writing fiction and find out what this acclaimed novelist can teach you about improving your writing.
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'Who wants to become a writer? And why? Because it’s the answer to everything. To Why am I here? To uselessness. It’s the streaming reason for living. To note, to pin down, to build up, to create, to be astonished at nothing.' ~Enid Bagnold #authorbirthday #writingsky #nationalvelvet

writerswrite.co.zaAuthor Birthday – 27 October – Enid BagnoldEnid Bagnold was an English novelist and playwright known for the variety of her subjects and writing styles.
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What makes a plot commercial or literary? Discover the differences between these two approaches to storytelling and find out what they mean for your novel. 👀 By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky #plotting #writingtips #booksky

writerswrite.co.zaWhat’s The Difference Between A Commercial And A Literary Plot?What’s the difference between a commercial and a literary plot? Discover how story goals, character journeys, and endings shape your novel.
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'I feel that as an author, the page is always open, and you’re always working, whether you’re at your desk or not. Sometimes it doesn’t seem like doing the dishes is working on your novel, but part of your job is to dream and think and nourish your creative side.' ~Cecil Castellucci #authorbirthday

writerswrite.co.zaAuthor Birthday – 25 October – Cecil CastellucciCecil Castellucci is an American-born Canadian young adult novelist, indie rocker, and director. She is the author of Boy Proof.
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How To Use Colour Psychology In Your Writing | Learn how the hidden meaning of colour in fiction helps you set the mood, reveal character, and add meaning to your stories. Discover how famous novelists use colour. 🎨 #colorpsychology #colourpsychology #writingsky #writingtips #mood

writerswrite.co.zaHow To Use Colour Psychology In Your WritingWhat is colour psychology? How does colour affect what you write? In this post, we explore colour psychology for writers.
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'I want to assure you with all earnestness, that no writing is a waste of time, – no creative work where the feelings, the imagination, the intelligence must work. With every sentence you write, you have learned something. It has done you good.' ~Brenda Ueland #authorbirthday #writingsky

writerswrite.co.zaAuthor Birthday – 24 October – Brenda UelandBrenda Ueland was a journalist, editor, freelance writer, and teacher of writing. She is best known for her book If You Want to Write.
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We want our characters to be happy, but not boring. 😀 Discover seven secrets to writing happy characters readers care about, and make their happiness matter to your plot. ✍ By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #happiness #writingsky #fictionalcharacters #booksky

writerswrite.co.za7 Secrets To Writing Happy Characters Without Boring Your AudienceLearn how to write happy characters without boring your audience by discovering seven ways to show their happiness and make readers care.
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How To Write Characters With Phobias | A character’s deepest fear can drive a story forward. Learn how to write characters with phobias and discover three unusual fears to inspire your next speculative fiction story. 😨 By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky #phobias #booksky

writerswrite.co.zaWhat Is A Phobia? How To Write Characters With PhobiasLearn what phobias are and how to write believable characters whose fears create conflict, shape their choices, and move your story forward.
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Sometimes your hero needs a push to stop avoiding problems and start fighting back. Discover three simple techniques, with examples from popular novels, to help you put your hero to the test. #writingsky #maincharacter #heroes 👇 By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social

writerswrite.co.za3 Simple Ways To Make Your Hero Fight BackDiscover three simple ways to make your hero fight back, with examples from fiction to show you how to put your characters to the test.
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'When I teach fiction writing, I always tell my students to pay attention to their obsessions. …If you’re a writer or an artist, your obsessions are critically important, because they’re connected to your themes.' ~Ann Napolitano #authorbirthday #writingsky #booksky

writerswrite.co.zaAuthor Birthday – 21 October – Ann NapolitanoAnn Napolitano is an American writer whose novel, Hello Beautiful was published in 2023 and was an instant New York Times bestseller.
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7 Reasons To Write The Ending Of Your Novel First | What if you started your novel at the end? Some famous authors do just that! Discover seven reasons to try this approach, with examples of novelists who use it to help shape their stories. 📝 By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky #writingtips

writerswrite.co.za7 Reasons To Write The Ending Of Your Novel FirstDiscover 7 reasons to write your ending first, with examples of successful authors who use this approach to plan and shape their stories.
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How To Know When To Quit Writing | Not every story deserves to be finished. Find out which warning signs to look for and what to do with an abandoned manuscript. You might be ready for a fresh start! 👀 Curious to find out more? Read the full post. #writingsky #writerslife #writingproblems

writerswrite.co.zaHow To Know When To Quit WritingWhen should you quit a writing project? Discover the warning signs, ask the right questions, and learn when it’s time to move on.