Show, Not Tell, for a Chance to Win the Competition

Judges of short story competitions look for showing, not telling. This articles discusses what is construed as telling and what constitutes showing. It also gives some tips about this that might help writers to reach short lists and perhaps win.

Submitted By jak

How to Write a Really Good Novel

An article on how to write a book that is well developed, easy to read, and compelling to readers (particularly fiction). Future articles will talk more in depth about plot development.

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Unblocking Writer's Block
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This article offers some practical advice for any writers who may be suffering from the worrying condition commonly known as ´writer´s block´.

Submitted By Libera

Bad Writers, Start Your Word Processors!

A description of the Bulwer-Lytton writing contest that takes place each April

Submitted By Barbara Locke

Tips for Dialogue
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This article contains 6 tips for improving dialogue in fiction stories.

Submitted By Patricia Gilliam

Tips for Writing in Third Person

Tips for Writing in Third Person differentiates the pros and cons to writing in Third Person Limited versus Third Person Omniscient.

Submitted By SKantor