For Writers by Hugh Howey

Tips for writers from Hugh Howey, as shared on his blog.

Book Ideas (and a few covers)

Book ideas!

A Writer's Journal

A collection of pieces on writing, editing, publishing, Wattpad life, and online writing culture.

How To Write a Fight or Battle Scene

YOU WANNA FIGHT? FIGHT ME! Or we could have a cup of tea and a biscuit if you prefer. Ever found it hard to get to grips with how to put together a fight scene, or a battle sequence? This guide runs you through the basics, talks about different styles of fighting and weaponry, how to put together fight scenes, plan ou...

Cracking the Wattpad Code: Insider Secrets the Pros don't want you to know!

Warning: This book WILL make you successful on Wattpad! Are you an unknown author wanting to gain success on Wattpad? Tried everything and you're still unnoticed? Hi, I'm Mike Limjoco and I've done it all on Wattpad. I have hit a million reads on two of my books, and I've made it to the first page of the Hot List in f...

A Need to Write

A collection of writing tips, some of which I have discovered myself, or others that I have learned from Agents, Published Authors, Writers, Editors, and Publishers. Feel free to comment your writing questions! I'd love to do my best to answer them. Highest Ranking: #3 in Non-Fiction Cover by @crazyfrsims

Writing POC 101

An advice book on how to successfully write POC characters by Wattpad authors. [Highest rank: #1 in Non-Fiction]

How to Write Science Fiction

"Science fiction writers foresee the inevitable, and although problems and catastrophes may be inevitable, solutions are not." - Isaac Asimov This piece is intended as a bit of a Help guide, a point of reference and hopefully something people will enjoy, as ultimately all of you will have different experiences reading...

How to Write a Good Story

This book is a collection of resources and random tips that will help you become a better writer and create stories worth reading. Since I've started the writing journey, and particularly started editing freelancers' works, I've discovered there are some basics, resources, and tips from professionals that will help al...

7 Advanced Tips to Improve Your Wattpad Stories

There are hundreds of fantastic books about writing for hopeful authors to choose from, but most of them are boring, complicated, and bogged down by filler. This little book is brief, straight forward, and easy to understand. I hope it will serve as an easy-to-read manual to help serious writers perfect their craft. I...

7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Wattpad Stories

Welcome Wattpadders! This book will be short and to the point. I won’t bore you with mundane grammar rules or the crap you learn in English class, but I will offer simple suggestions on how to improve your writing. These are tips that I use every day when I sit down to write. Nothing fancy, just the basics. I can’t pr...

How To Get Reads, Votes, and Comments - A Guide

How do I get more reads, votes, and comments? If you find yourself asking that question, then I have some answers for you. What can you do to reach out to readers and potential readers? How can you encourage readers to comment and vote? What are all the different ways you can promote your stories? This #1 ranking...

Tips for Aspiring Writers

Need help with your writing?  Want support, feedback, editing or anything else? Stuck on a story - with no idea how to get un-stuck (and yes, I think we just made up a word)? That's okay, because We Three Dreamers can help your dreams come true ;P  We may not help solve your life's problems or mend a bad relationship...

How I Started Writing

Dan Brown shares with Wattpad users what influenced and inspired him as writer from a young age through to his professional career today.

How to Write Fanfiction

How to Write Fanfiction is a writing resource that contains tips and tricks on crafting fanfiction stories - by the community, for the community. This guide will serve as a helpful point of reference for fanfiction writers both old and new. We ultimately hope to encourage Wattpadders to immerse themselves in the limit...

Elsa's Tips on Becoming a Better Author

Have a case of writers block? Can't seem to pick up your story? Or do you just simply want some plain old tips on writing? Well, you've got the write book (hehe see what I did there?)!

What do you write? [Undiscovered Stories Collection]

Hello, this Ace - writer of Game of Thrones: The Supernaturals and 'The Interview by Ace.' This book is all about your story and what inspired you, how you name characters etc. Read and find out :) Discover your potential reads and know undiscovered gems. After the recent success in the interviews, this book is more a...

The Interview by Ace

Hello, Dear Wattpaders, I am Ace This is an interview in which the participants answer 10 questions. Meet new friends and learn more about your fellow Wattpaders. Suggest ways Wattpad can improve. Share your interests. Share your story It is easy to join, just answer it by posting in the thread Join the other intervie...

The Things Every Writer Needs to Hear

Sometimes we just need encouragement... Young or old, experienced or not, we need encouragement in our writing. This is a collection of writings I got from authors all over Wattpad starting way back in 2015. It is full of tips, encouragement, and just... the things every writer needs to hear. If you would like to add...

WRITE YOUR NOVEL: Tips from a NYT Bestseller

I'm CJ Lyons. And I'm a writer.... If you also need a twelve-step program to stop writing, then you've come to the right place. I don't like rules. I don't like people telling me what to do. I don't like complex formulas or graphs or charts that I have to consult because that's the "right way" to create a compelling s...

Your Guide to Writing the Perfect Story

As the title states, this is your tutorial, created by me, to writing a story to the very best of your abilities. By carefully reading through the following pages, you can enhance your skills and clear your path to becoming the great author that you wish to be, uncovering your potential each step of the way. For tips...

Yuffie's Writing How-To's

A story isn't just a bunch of words slapped onto a page. It's a living, breathing manifestation of your imagination. This guide explores aspects most guides don't touch on such as memorable protagonists, world building, character psychology, and backstory, and many more. It will help you flesh out your ideas and make...