Writer's Edit

A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.



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  • 6 Quick Tips For Writing Gripping Scenes

    Table Of Contents Scenes drive your story forward; without them, there would be no novel. Your scenes need to keep your reader on the edge of their seat with your plot and characters because…


  • Ultimate Guide: How To Write A Killer Author Bio

    Table Of Contents How often do you come to the end of a great novel, an enlightening article or an inspiring poem and immediately set out to learn more about the…


  • 4 Signs It’s Time To Quit A Writing Project

    There is a romantic myth that surrounds writers. This myth is rife with infatuation, possessiveness and protectiveness: a writer is supposed to be obsessed with their work. Utterly absorbed. If their creative…


  • Do Authors Really Need A Creative Writing Degree?

    It’s an age-old question: is the ability to write creatively an inherent or learned skill? With the wide availability of writing courses at tertiary level in recent years, the question…


  • The 10 Commandments Of A (Functional) Writers’ Group

    Writing can be a lonely craft – solitary hours turning into months as the writer navigates plot and wrangles characters. This is an essential part of the process. But every…


  • Top 5 Tips For Writing Compelling Young Adult Fiction

    Young adult fiction is one of the most commonly read categories of fiction around. Despite its namesake, which implies writing exclusive to a particular age group, successful YA fiction is read…


  • The Complete Guide To Bullet Journaling For Writers

    Table Of Contents You may have seen the terms ‘bullet journal’ or even #bujo floating around lately. Bullet journaling is a hugely popular method of organising, documenting and reflecting on your…


  • 5 Quick Tips For Crafting Believable Characters

    Do you ever find yourself with characters who are too flat? Or notice that you’re spending far too much time writing plot but still struggle with your characters’ motivations? Whether…


  • How Word Sprints Will Help You Win NaNoWriMo This Year

    For those about to start NaNoWriMo – we salute you! In fact, we’ll even join you! We’ve got some fantastic writing exercises planned for October and November, to help you…


  • How To Plan Your Novel Using The Three-Act Structure

    Writing a novel is hard, especially if you’ve never done it before. You’ve spent hours researching, building your world and becoming an expert on your characters. Now you’re ready for…


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