How To Write A Short Story in 7 Days is an introductory toolkit for novice writers looking to take their first foray into the format. It's also useful for intermediate writers who want to hone their craft or professionals looking to expand their skill set. This book was designed in house by the Needle In The Hay editorial team as a resource for writers competing in our weekly contests. With about 3000 short stories read, written and edited at Needle In The Hay since 2012, we think we're in a pretty good position to know what makes a great short story, and we're excited to share the love. While there's no one size fits all method for writing stories, these techniques are a great starting point. Like all skills, the more you practice, the better you get.

There have been a lot of rants around Wattpad lately. I decided I didn't want to rant, I wanted to give authors advice. Advice on what they should avoid when it comes to writing, connecting with fans and haters, and just about everything else. I'm hoping that this advice is good enough so that you stop feeling like these rants apply to you. Well that's what I'm hoping. If you're looking for advice with writing and other stuff, well, you've found it!

Sometimes, people get the urge to write. A book - even. Here is an article on how to be a good writer.

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 all those striving to improve themselves, some of which I want to share with you in this book. Some of the content will be extracts from other professionals with advice and tips, and some of it will be from my own experience. Here's to us, the writers

All the tips and tricks you need to make your Wattpad story a success! From discovering the plot, building the characters, and everything in between. This how-to book is especially helpful to new Wattpad members, or authors looking to start a new story. Enjoy, and please comment with feedback!

The vast majority of the writing I have seen on this website is worth less than the change I left upon your mother's nightstand. That means that, by statistical likelihood, your writing probably sucks too. Not in whole, mind you, but when it comes to a few of the trickier bits, you find yourself staring at a blank screen and scowling like a madman. I, on the other hand, am damned good at this writing stuff. So, out of the bottomless generosity of my heart, I decided to try and help your plebeian self. Plot exposition, character development, show versus tell, and all the little things that experienced writers know already. These are the secrets I'll drop on your lap in a vain attempt to make you learn a thing or two. I'm tired of reading all the crap on this site; don't let your work be part of it.