In this post, we look at the wildly popular modern genre of romantasy. What is romantasy and why is it so popular? Read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/what-is-roma...

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Lewis Carroll, who wrote 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland', was born on the 27th of January 1832, and died on the 14th of January 1898. In this post, we look at 10 things writers can learn from Carroll’s writing. Read the article here: www.writerswrite.co.za/10-things-wr...

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Are you a Lewis Carroll fan? Lewis Carroll, who wrote 'Alice's Adventures In Wonderland', was born on the 27th of January 1832, and died on the 14th of January 1898. In this post, we look at 10 things writers can learn from Carroll’s writing and style.

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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. #writingsky #booksky

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For some of us, the problem with writing a book is finding a great idea for a plot. Use these fun suggestions to help you find a story idea that makes you want to write a novel or a short story. #writingsky #booksky

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Edith Wharton On Writing Fiction Edith Wharton was born on the 24th of January 1862, and died on the 11th of August 1937. In this post, we will share some of the award-winning author’s best advice on writing.

What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From? This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where #Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and what makes up this obscure niche in speculative writing. Read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/what-is-grim...

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'I think the reason so many of us are watching, reading, engaging with horror lately is that it has an end. Stories have ends, whether they’re good or bad, and we want an end to this horror story we’re in.' ~Stephen Graham Jones

6 Lessons From Lord Byron – How To Make Others Swoon With Words Lord Byron was born on the 22nd of January 1788, and died on the 19th of April 1824. In this post, to celebrate his birthday, we examine how he moved others with his language and how we too can make our readers swoon.

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How To Write Hardboiled Fiction We explore what hardboiled fiction is, who the hardboiled detectives are, and how to write in this genre – with examples. Read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/how-to-write...

12 Types Of Memoirs – Which One Is Yours? We’re writing about types of memoirs – with plenty of examples. We also include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours?

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We’re writing about types of memoirs – with plenty of examples. We also include what a memoir is and ask: Which type of memoir is yours? Please read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/types-of-mem...

'I think writing is another form of thinking, and storytelling is not only a way to remember, but a way to create something new that is a part of us.’ ~Tommy Orange

Patricia Highsmith was born on the 19th of January 1921 and died on the 4th of February 1995. She was an American thriller writer of more than 20 novels, including 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'.

‘Write often and be open to receiving feedback (and criticism) from people you trust. Don’t be married to your words. A book can and usually will go through many edits, so you have to be willing to revise or rewrite sometimes.’ ~Elle Kennedy

From 19-22 January 2026, you can buy 3 writing workbooks and get 1 free. 1. Buy four of these writing workbooks and only pay for three. 2. If you buy eight, you only pay for six. 3. If you buy 12, you only pay for nine. Visit our shop here: www.writerswrite.co.za/product-cate...

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What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One? Tropes are literary devices that have been used so often that readers will recognise them immediately. In this post, we look at literary tropes, specifically answering the question: What Is A Literary Trope & Why Should I Use One?

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How To Write A Cozy Mystery Cozy Mysteries are a sub-genre of detective fiction. You’ll like them if you like crime fiction without all the blood and gore involved. Let’s look at their secret to success more closely. Read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/how-to-write...

New on our literary calendar! 'Fiction is about consequence. About playing out the consequence. And part of playing out the consequence for me ...is not so much about dramatic action, but, rather, that you can’t unsee what you see. ~Dana Spiotta

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Memoirist, Mary Karr was born on the 16th of January 1955. She is well known for her bestselling memoirs, Lit: A Memoir, Cherry, and The Liars’ Club. She has also written, The Art of Memoir. In this post, we’ve shared her memoir checklist. www.writerswrite.co.za/mary-karrs-m...

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Everybody says write what you know, but just how much personal experience do you need to write fiction? Read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/how-much-per...

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When we read or write crime novels, we need a number of suspects from which to choose. But how many suspects do you need in a crime novel? We've also included common murder suspect archetypes for you to use in your book. Read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/how-many-sus...

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‘It is a strange thing that when you start to write a book, you do not have these ideas in your head and it is like planting a flower or a little bush. You water it and you write.’ ~Jennifer Johnston

Julia Quinn, the author of the mega-successful Bridgerton series, was born on the 12th of January 1970. She has written almost 40 books and has been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. To celebrate her birthday, we’re sharing this post for romance writers.

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Diana Gabaldon was born on the 11th of January 1952. She is well- known for writing the Outlander series of novels. In this post, we share her three rules for writing fiction. Read the post here: www.writerswrite.co.za/diana-gabald...

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30 Writing Competitions To Inspire You Writing competitions are a great way to keep you on your writing toes. Contests offer great opportunities to both beginner writers and experienced scribes. We hope you find one that tempts you here.

Philippa Gregory was born on the 9th of January 1954. She is one of the world’s most popular historical novelists. In this post, we share some of her writing tips. www.writerswrite.co.za/writing-tips...

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Don’t miss this excellent post to find out how to write an epic beginning. This includes an epic first line, an epic first page, an epic first scene, and an epic way to introduce your characters. We’ve also included examples to show you how it’s done. www.writerswrite.co.za/how-to-write...

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