13 Quotes On Writing You’ll Want to Remember
When I’m in a writing funk, I find it helpful to remember all of the important and interesting things successful
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on creative writing
40 Ways to Strengthen Your Writing and Avoid a “Very” Weak Word
Writer’s often hear a simple, yet vitally important, piece of advice: Never use the word, ‘very.’ It is the weakest
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The Importance of Place and Setting
When writing a novel or short story, it can be easy to forget that the reader does not see the
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Set Designer
Using 250-400 words, become the set designer for an invented character. Describe a space related to the character: office, bedroom,
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The Beginning of the End!
Today I am beginning one of my last three courses for my Master’s degree. My last three courses will focus
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A Surprising Fact About Late Night Creativity
You know those ideas that pop into your head late at night? Maybe you’re trying to sleep and your mind
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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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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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Top 4 Reasons Writers Avoid Writing
I’ve been there. I’m sure you have to. For one reason or another, you avoid that deep down biting desire
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Midnight Muse
I toss, I turn I think, I think My mind never rests My thoughts are in sync If my ears
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