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'It’s the idea of writing as a way of controlling the narrative, of taking everything—the chaos of the swirl, the wind of all our ideas and thoughts—and crafting something that makes sense.' ~Miriam Toews writerswrite.co.za/literary-birth…

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'People like you must create. If you don’t create, Bernadette, you will become a menace to society.' ~Maria Semple #botd #writingcommunity writerswrite.co.za/literary-birth…

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Past or present tense? Which one do you use? We compare past tense and present tense in fiction. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of each and ask the question: which works best for your story? #writingcommunity #amwriting writerswrite.co.za/past-tense-or-…

'I think it’s important that there’s a frank and honest space in writing where people can acknowledge their humanity in ways different from what is celebrated in mainstream culture.' ~Ottessa Moshfegh #OttessaMoshfegh #writing #writers writerswrite.co.za/literary-birth…

'Outlines—for me—are as much a part of the writing process as writing the book itself. It keeps me focused and on track.' ~TJ Klune #writers #writingcommunity writerswrite.co.za/literary-birth…

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What is genre in fiction? In this guide, we explore the 17 most popular fiction genres to help you understand genre conventions and why they matter. #writingcommunity #writingfiction #writingtips Read the post here: tinyurl.com/5adkh9y7

Horror is one of the most popular genres today. But why do so many of us enjoy being frightened? In this post, we explore what makes horror so popular, and why audiences keep coming back for more. Read the post here: tinyurl.com/scmha55k #horrorstories #horrorbooks #horror

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Of course we overuse them. #emdash #writerslife #writinghumor

The greatest literature ever published in English, as voted for by authors, critics and academics worldwide. How many have you read? theguardian.com/books/ng-inter…

Use this step-by-step guide to help you outline a story and you’ll be well on your way to penning your first spy novel.

In this post, we've included the definition of a spy novel and the plotting devices and structures needed to complete one. These include types of characters, literary devices, settings, and plotting methods. #spynovels #thriller #SpyThriller #genre writerswrite.co.za/how-to-write-a…

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'There is no right way to write a book, but I’ve learned that for myself, committing to finishing a draft—even if a very bad one—is key. It is always easier for me to fix a book than it is to create one out of nothing.' ~Emily Henry #emilyhenry #botd writerswrite.co.za/literary-birth…