Want to write fiction? Know when a story idea is right for you. Here's a summary of techniques to get your creative writing juices flowing.

Apr 9, 2011 – Lory Manrique-Hyland

Inspiration. It's what drives a writer to write. But for the writer, inspiration might be hard to come by.

Apr 7, 2011 – Jon Bradbury

Writer's block is a challenge most writers face at one time or another. Use any of the following techniques to break free and get back to writing.

Apr 1, 2011 – Nicole Thomas

Writing a first draft can be pretty hard, especially when the motivation just isn't there. Keep motivated and on task with these simple tips.

Mar 27, 2011 – Nicole Thomas

Waiting for inspiration to come before picking up the pen is a surefire way to get little or no writing done. Might it be possible to create inspiration?

Mar 23, 2011 – John McNamara

There are many pitfalls that can arise when sitting down to write fiction, so here are a few things to keep in mind so you can avoid these common mistakes.

Mar 11, 2011 – Alyx Johnson

Creative writing ideas can come from experiences and individuals that writers encounter in their daily routines.

Feb 26, 2011 – Helen Akers

Point of view defines how a reader experiences your work. This includes whose eyes we look through as well as experiencing their thoughts and emotions.

Feb 23, 2011 – Nicole Thomas

Examples of fun writing exercises to get your creative juices flowing, and to help you practice perfect prose.

Feb 19, 2011 – Kelley Lenhart

How to keep your prose lively and your verbs interesting.

Feb 19, 2011 – Kelley Lenhart

Rand's view on plot, though controversial, is essential to the student writer. Payne's view on voice is a guiding beacon for all writers.

Feb 17, 2011 – Churaumanie Bissundyal

The third article in the Quest to Write series, which deals with breaking the rules of writing to produce eloquence in writing, and beauty in word.

Feb 8, 2011 – Faith McFadden

Anecdotes are a great starting point for all kinds of writing, so how do you best exploit them for both dramatic and comedic effect?

Feb 5, 2011 – Hannah Brownlow

Bamboozled by how to write your novel? Take a step back and read this article. Once you relax and believe in you, it can all fall into place.

Feb 4, 2011 – Matthew Head

Understanding the Hemingway's technique of the center of consciousness, writers can now go beyond the stream of consciousness to write in the third-person.

Feb 3, 2011 – Churaumanie Bissundyal

The second article in the the Quest to Write series. This deals with creating eloquence by means of rhetorical devices.

Feb 2, 2011 – Faith McFadden

Dialogue, like conflict, is the heartbeat of fiction.

Feb 1, 2011 – Churaumanie Bissundyal

John Steinbeck demonstrates that economy of language is as equally important for effective and graceful writing as simplicity and clarity.

Feb 1, 2011 – Churaumanie Bissundyal

Where do writers find their ideas? Read this article to learn how to come up with creative writing ideas, be it for a novel, an essay or a short story.

Jan 31, 2011 – Irene Woodhead

Epithets are incredibly powerful little tricks in writing fiction, especially in character development. Learn exactly what they are, and how to use them.

Jan 29, 2011 – Faith McFadden