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- July 21, 2016When subjects excite your curiosity, make a note of it. Draw an image of it. Write a blog post about…
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- July 21, 2016Non-fiction writers cannot construct action and episodes to bring out a moral, like a fiction writer can. Learn how to…
- July 21, 2016Plot development is a key part of the creative writing process. One way to spark interest from your readers is…
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- July 21, 2016In order to become a better writer, it's valuable to look the good and bad literary habits of great writers.…
- July 21, 2016Game writing is different compared to writing a script for a movie, a television show or even a comic book…
July 21, 2016It isn't an easy thing, creating characters. It takes patience. You have this story spinning around in your head you…- July 21, 2016Learn how you can spot or create plot ideas for your next story by observing what is around you and…
- July 21, 2016It seemed fitting that I would teach a Creative Writing Class for Children, a summer program that I designed for…
- July 21, 2016Writers produce the best literary work when under the subtle influence of the mood. You can improve your writing skills…
- July 21, 2016The primary standard of good writing is clearness of expression. The aim of every writer is to convey his thoughts…
- July 21, 2016As a freelance writer, it is your job to tell a story that readers are willing to spend a few…
- July 21, 2016You will notice that writers and poets of certain literary magazines have the privilege of writing at length. These days…
- July 21, 2016When people ask me where I get ideas for such diverse articles, I tell them that I maintain an idea…
- July 21, 2016A writer's most prized possession is his or her own unique writing style. Our purpose in writing a story (either…
- July 21, 2016The quality of your characters will form the foundation you desire for a strong story. In this four-part series, we're…
- July 21, 2016A query is a business letter asking permission to send the project described. It is either sent without an accompanying…
- July 21, 2016The action/adventure genre is most often defined by a protagonist that takes on some sort of heroic quest, where they…
July 21, 2016In humor writing, the first person that has to think something is funny is you. If you don't think what…- July 21, 2016Do you have a story you want to develop as a comic book script? You might think the writing process…
- July 21, 2016Fantasy is, perhaps, the genre most associated with the untamed imagination. It's that place of no boundaries, a generic construct…
- July 21, 2016We mean that people with the right kind of minds and the right interests can write interesting poems, stories and…
- July 21, 2016Crime fiction is big business at the moment, but there are certain situations that have been overplayed so much that…
- July 21, 2016Some writers fly by the seat of their pants, not knowing where they are going or how they will get…
- July 21, 2016Every writer eventually develops her own unique style of writing. As you struggle to create your own voice, while focusing…
- July 21, 2016We all wonder what really happens when we put our script out there to be judged in a competition. And…
- July 21, 2016There are a large number of pitfalls you can make as a screenwriter, but few are as glaring and as…
- July 21, 2016I decided that I wanted to expand and enhance my writing - and my life -- by including more poetry…
- July 21, 2016Description is what writers use to colour in the basic elements of a story. It gives the reader a mental…
- July 21, 2016You're building a character. His name is Eric Cruz. You've established his age, his family history, his looks, his profession.
- July 21, 2016Creating convincing characters that are believable takes time and discipline. Creating dynamically real individuals without imposing your own thoughts and…
- July 21, 2016Who you are as a writer has grown from your life experiences, your passions, your soil. You are fertilizing and…
- July 21, 2016Have a completed script or story idea you'd like to pitch? The best method is by calling the producers production…
- July 21, 2016Every archetype has a positive and a negative side. As we saw in the Three-Dimensional Villains article, the villain is…
- July 21, 2016The screenplay you've pounded out on your trusty word processor is finished at last! Here are 6 ways you can…
- July 21, 2016In Alain de Botton's book, The Art of Travel, he distinguishes between the anticipation and recollection of travel versus the…
- July 21, 2016Creativity is the key to every writer's craft. Without it, we are nothing more than people sitting at desks with…
- July 21, 2016Writers expend a great deal of creative energy developing a story line and limning well-balanced prose with evocative sentences. Here…
- July 21, 2016Putting our thoughts on paper can be a powerful experience - especially so with a journaling tool called Unsent Letters.…
- July 21, 2016Writing a manuscript? If conflicting advice on format has left you confused, the following tips should help clarify the issues.
- July 21, 2016The wonderful state in which words just flow from our fingers is caused by certain kinds of brain activation--which means…
- July 21, 2016Here is a neat little trick I have employed all my life in resolving problems, in realizing goals, and finally…
- July 21, 2016Ever thought about writing erotica, but don't know where to begin? Here are a few tips to help get you…
- July 21, 2016Horror writing takes many forms. Here are 6 monsters from 6 different continents that you can use to add terror…
- July 21, 2016The most critical lesson in writing a love scene is that it is similar to making love in the real…
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- July 21, 2016An author must first and foremost always tell a compelling story, involving, to one extent or another, recognizable three-dimensional characters.
- July 21, 2016Here are seven strategies you can use to increase your writing range and boost your income potential in the process.
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- July 21, 2016The beginning of your novel is often the most challenge part to write. Use this article to help you navigate…
- July 21, 2016For some, writing about their emotional trauma brings emotional release from their pain. But how does it work? Read on…
- July 21, 2016There are many kinds of crappy content, each with its own unique reasons for being a dull and uninteresting lump…
- July 21, 2016Readers best remember the characters you create for your novel by focusing in on their mannerisms, habits and traits. Here's…
- July 21, 2016The world of fantasy creatures is an invaluable resource for fiction writers. This article aims to raise awareness of the…
- July 21, 2016Take a cue from famous and uncelebrated writers alike in adopting one of these unusual cures for writer's block that…
July 21, 2016Probably the best and simplest moral that people can get from any story is just the capacity to empathize with…
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- July 21, 2016Creating a character questionnaire for each major character can lead to richer fiction and greater focus. Following are some sample…
