Goal-driven scenes are akin to the classic joke setup, “A _____ and a _____ walk into a bar …” A _____ and a _____ walk into a bar. The scene begins with the entrance of the protagonist and antagonist. The first guy says … The first guy, … [Read more...] about Scene Mastery: Navigating Common Goal-Driven Scene Pitfalls
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Five Top Tips To Smash Your Writing Goals in 2024
It's hard to believe, but 2023 WHIZZED by. It's been a tough one for many of us, with strikes, rising cost of living and a whole host of other things. So to help writers get their writing done in 2024, here are five essential things writers should consider ... 1) Establish a Writing … [Read more...] about Five Top Tips To Smash Your Writing Goals in 2024
The Character Trait Boxed Set Is On Sale
Usually on Saturday, we share a new thesaurus entry, but, well...we had a bit of a family dust-up here at Writers Helping Writers that we need to address. You see, at the start of December, we put our single ebook titles on sale for a week so people could add any missing volumes they needed and save … [Read more...] about The Character Trait Boxed Set Is On Sale
Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Hey, wonderfulwriterly people! It’s time for Phenomenal First Pages, our monthly critique contest. So, if you need a bit of help with your first page, today's the day to enter for a chance to win professional feedback! This contest is closed. Please try again next month. If you’d like to be … [Read more...] about Phenomenal First Pages Contest
Strong Character Relationships: From Friendships to Romance
As a romance author, I’ve learned how to portray deep romantic relationships between my characters, focusing on techniques to make the relationship believable, healthy, and something readers will root for. Believe it or not, some of those same techniques can also help us portray strong friendships … [Read more...] about Strong Character Relationships: From Friendships to Romance
Free Gifts for Writers!
In the writing community, we look out for one another, and with everyone feeling the pinch this year financially, Becca, Mindy, and I wanted to showcase free gifts for writers as our annual Holiday Round-up! Below is a list of terrific freebies for writers. Enjoy! Note: for some of these, you … [Read more...] about Free Gifts for Writers!
Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #4 Is Here!
It's time for our last Stocking Stuffers for Writers post, meaning we've dropped one final early holiday gift in your stocking, and all you have to do is pick it up! (This one will help you brainstorm ways to generate mood in your scenes!) But what if you've only just heard about this? Can you go … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #4 Is Here!
Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #3 Is Here!
It's time for another Stocking Stuffers for Writers post, meaning we've dropped another early holiday gift in your stocking, and all you have to do is pick it up! (This one will help you create stronger & more interesting antagonists!) But what if you've only just heard about this? Can you go … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #3 Is Here!
Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #2 Is Here
It's time for another Stocking Stuffers for Writers post, meaning we've dropped another early holiday gift in your stocking, and all you have to do is pick it up! (This one is all about resolving conflict!) But what if you've only just heard about this? Can you go back and claim earlier gifts? … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffers for Writers: Gift #2 Is Here
Stuff Your Stocking at Writers Helping Writers: Gift #1
December is here, can you believe it? And we're so glad because it means we can finally announce something fun - Stocking Stuffers for Writers! Is it early to be giving out holiday gifts? Maybe. But it's fun, too. So, for the next seven days, every post will have a stocking stuffer, a … [Read more...] about Stuff Your Stocking at Writers Helping Writers: Gift #1
Is Your Writing Ready for Readers?
Why it's hard to judge your own writing Writing is a unique profession because people find their way to it from so many different careers. Sure, there are those who complete an English degree in school before penning their first book, but there are many more who cut their teeth in other careers … [Read more...] about Is Your Writing Ready for Readers?
Five Elements of Relationship Plotlines
Whether you are writing romance, adventure, fantasy, or mystery, nearly every well-told story has a relationship plotline. Unfortunately, though, entertaining banter or fiery arguments alone aren’t enough to sustain that plotline. Your characters may be love interests, friends, neighbors, allies, … [Read more...] about Five Elements of Relationship Plotlines