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The Importance of Place and Setting

July 9, 2014August 20, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about creative writing, about writing, advice on writing, fiction, how to be an author, how to write, novel, on creative writing, place, setting, tips on writing, writing, writing advice

When writing a novel or short story, it can be easy to forget that the reader does not see the

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A Writer's Life

Completion and Continuation

July 6, 2014August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 0 Comments about writing, article, chapters, creative writing, dead highway, graduate degree, graduation, how to be an author, how to write, masters degree, novel, publishing, thesis

I’m done! Late nights spent with busy fingers and a sleep deprived brain produced a July 1st conferral and, more

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A Writer's Life

Checking in on Chapter Five

February 27, 2014August 15, 2020 Krista Johnson 2 Comments article, chapters, creative writing, fiction, graduate degree, masters degree, novel, snhu

It’s been a long while, I know. I’ve been really focusing on writing, particularly my thesis for my graduate degree.

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How I Became an Interactive Game Writer

July 30, 2020

By Krista Johnson

Everywhere we go, we carry hand-held computers for instant entertainment, information, and communication. For many, a phone is the last...
10 Common Literary Devices (With Examples)

November 19, 2014

By Krista Johnson | 2 Comments

There are certain literary devices that I use often in my writing because they are simple and seem to make...
Exercise: Personification of Kitchen Appliances

May 12, 2015

By Krista Johnson

Next time you need some practice, try this exercise on for size! Look around your home and choose four appliances....
Lesser Known Literary Terms: Caesura

May 10, 2015

By Krista Johnson

Yes, there is a term for that! You use caesura in your writing without even knowing it every time you...
5 Lesser-Known Literary Devices (And Why to Try Them)

July 29, 2020

By Krista Johnson

From grade school to college, students learn about many commonly known literary devices—analogies, metaphors, similes, and symbolism, to name a...