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What a Performance! A Fun Word Writing Prompt

August 6, 2020August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, family, give me a writing prompt, grandparents, prompts for writing, word prompt

In this fun word writing prompt, use the following words (and even the photos!) as inspiration for a poem or

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Word Writing Prompts
Word Prompts Writing Prompts 

Grandma’s Interesting Day

July 31, 2020August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, family, give me a writing prompt, grandparents, prompts for writing, word prompt

In this grandma-inspired writing prompt, use the following words to write a short piece in which your grandmother tells you

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Word Writing Prompts
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A Fierce Dinner

July 27, 2020August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, give me a writing prompt, prompts for writing, word prompt

Use the following words to write a poem or short story in this word writing prompt. BONUS: At least two

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

Dialogue: How to Hear Voices in Your Head

April 19, 2019August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, dialogue, writing advice, writing help, writing tips

One of the hardest parts of writing is getting the dialogue right. You ask yourself question after question, debating line

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Poetry: Understanding Rhythm and Meter

November 29, 2018August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, literary device, literary terms, meter, rhythm, tips on writing, writing advice

Many people have a difficult time using and understanding rhythm and meter in poetry. I was certainly one of them. 

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Writer’s Toolbox: Nimbus Note

May 22, 2016August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, android, app review, article, suggestions, writing app review

One of the most frustrating things for me while researching for my novel has been keeping up with all of

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literary devices
Writer's Tools 

Lesser Known Literary Terms: Portmanteau

May 14, 2016August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, literary device, literary terms

What type of literary device is portmanteau? You can have a bromance. Or enjoy a nice brunch. Chillax after a

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Articles, Tips, & Tidbits On Writing 

9 Activities to Reboot Your Muse for NaNoWriMo (And All Year!)

November 14, 2015August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, article, creative writing, creative writing how to, prompts for writing

Don’t throw rocks at me for that title. I know I said I’m not big on the NaNoWriMo 50,000-word race,

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Writer's Tools 

Lesser Known Literary Terms: Polyptoton

September 26, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments advice on writing, creative writing, literary device, literary terms, polyptoton

Polyptoton is a fun embellishment for your writing. Can you think of other famous examples?

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Word Writing Prompts
Word Prompts Writing Prompts 

Word Prompt: Summer Sails

June 24, 2015August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, advice on writing, give me a writing prompt, prompts for writing, word prompt, writing prompt

Four simple words: where will they take you in this summer word prompt?

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