Writers Write

Writers Write is a global resource for writers of every kind. We provide practical advice, tools, and learning resources to help you communicate clearly and confidently.

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Things That Make Me Want To Write

Sometimes I do things that make me want to write. Other times, they remind me that I should be writing. Here are a few things that inspire me to get back to the page.

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After critics and authors picked their top 100, The Guardian asked readers for their favourite novels.

Move over Middlemarch! Readers’ top 100 novels

After critics and authors picked their top 100 novels of all time, we asked readers to choose their favourites. Thousands of votes came in f

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'Diversity fuels everything I do. I read broadly, watch broadly, listen broadly, and write broadly. I don’t want to leave any genre or writing style unturned.' ~Daniel Kraus

Literary Birthday – 7 June – Daniel Kraus

Daniel Kraus is a New York Times bestselling American writer of novels, television, and film.

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Elizabeth Bowen’s 7 Tips For Writing Dialogue

Elizabeth Bowen was born on 7 June 1899 and died on 22 February 1973. In this post, we share the author's seven tips for writing dialogue.

Elizabeth Bowen's 7 Tips For Writing Dialogue

In this post, we share Elizabeth Bowen's 7 tips for writing dialogue.

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7 Really Good Reasons To Write A Memoir 

If you have decided to write about your life, you have made a decision to write a memoir. Remember that this is not an easy journey, and you will wonder why you are doing it many times. Read our post to find out why you should do it.

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'The research and plotting is very much left-brained, a very logical process, and one that I think can be learned. The actual writing, the flow of words, description, dialogue—all of these are right-brained. That’s where the passion comes in. When writing is going well, it’s like being plugged into a cosmic socket. There’s no other experience that compares with it.' ~Deborah Crombie

Literary Birthday – 6 June – Deborah Crombie

Deborah Crombie is an American author of a mystery series set in the United Kingdom.

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I’m endlessly fascinated by the process of writing, because to have come to it in the middle of my life as someone more conscious and more cognizant and maybe more self-aware than I would have been had I been doing this in my twenties, it’s really interesting. It’s interesting to watch your hand move across the page and be like, ‘Look at that. There is a thing that did not exist minutes ago. There is a sentence and a string of words.’ ~Sonya Walger

Literary Birthday – 6 June – Sonya Walger

Sonya Walger is an English actress, writer, and podcaster.

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'I’ve heard somebody say that some writers are architects and some are gardeners; I’m absolutely a gardener. I know the characters, I know the world, and then the story moves forward and flowers up. That’s not to say that I don’t have a plan, it’s mostly that I don’t chain myself to my plans and expectations. I like to leave myself open for beautiful accidents, for strange things to happen, and then I want to pursue those. That can be hard if you’ve shackled yourself to an outline.' ~Patrick Rothfuss

Literary Birthday – 6 June – Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Rothfuss is an American epic fantasy author. He is best known for his highly acclaimed series The Kingkiller Chronicle.

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15 Inspiring Reasons To Start Writing Poetry

We've shared 15 inspiring reasons to start writing poetry, from boosting creativity and experimentation to strengthening your voice and improving your overall writing skills.

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Geoff Dyer is a British author, born on 5 June 1958. In this post, we share the award-winning writer's 10 rules for writing fiction.

Geoff Dyer’s 10 Rules For Writing Fiction

In this post from Writers Write, we share award-winning British author, Geoff Dyer's 10 rules for writing fiction.

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The Ultimate Checklist For Writing A Memoir

Writing a memoir? It can be hard to know if you have included everything you need. This checklist will help you assess your work and improve your story.

The Ultimate Checklist For Writing A Memoir

Writing a memoir? Use this checklist to review your story, strengthen your writing, and make sure your memoir is ready for readers.

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'I’m a ferocious outliner. I can’t begin a book unless I know where it’s going and how it gets there. I refine the story in my head over and over again before I’m ready to start, trying out all the possibilities I can imagine and discarding the ones that don’t work for me. Before I start, I write quite a detailed synopsis and more or less stick to it. Along the way, I often come up with alternative methods of achieving something, but they don’t take me far off course.' ~Val McDermid

Literary Birthday – 4 June – Val McDermid

Val McDermid is a Scottish crime writer.