7 Ways to Boost Creativity
Ever get stuck in a writing rut? I know there are times when I just cannot get the creative juices
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Three Mistakes Beginning Writers Often Make
Every writer has their own strengths and weaknesses. Some are strong in grammar. Some are guilty of “showing” so much
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Line Breaks, Syllables, Organization
Careful use of line breaks can alter a poem’s rhythm, tone, and meaning. The poem below is full of imagery
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James Scott Bell: “You do that . . . you become what’s called a prolific writer”
Bestselling author James Scott Bell shares the best writing advice he knows: set a quota of words to write daily
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Growing as a Writer
I have a binder full of poetry and short stories that I wrote from about age 12 to 18 stashed
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The Writing Journal: Practice, Practice, Practice!
When teaching and developing literacy in children, the most important tool at a teacher’s or parent’s disposal is practice. PRACTICE,
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“There’s incredible power in it” – Stephen King on Opening Lines
I tackled first lines right away for the same reason horror author Stephen King spends weeks and months and years
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