Articles related to "Best Fiction"
Fiction Story Ideas - Dream Journals
Looking for original fiction story ideas? Harness your subconscious creativity with a dream journal, then adapt for a great story.
fiction story ideas • dream journals • plot and character • plot twists • stories from dreams
Looking for original fiction story ideas? Harness your subconscious creativity with a dream journal, then adapt for a great story.
fiction story ideas • dream journals • plot and character • plot twists • stories from dreams
Write Kids' Books that Sell
Dr Seuss was a creative genius. What can we learn from him about the craft of writing books for children?
writing for children • dr seuss • illustrating children’s books • creative writing • publishing kids books
Dr Seuss was a creative genius. What can we learn from him about the craft of writing books for children?
writing for children • dr seuss • illustrating children’s books • creative writing • publishing kids books
How to Write for Non-Fiction Genres
The tide in American literature has changed from the dream of writing The Great American Novel, to writing nonfiction in its finest form, as a finely honed craft, an art.
nonfiction writing • freelance writing • finding topics for writing • how to write nonfiction • editing
The tide in American literature has changed from the dream of writing The Great American Novel, to writing nonfiction in its finest form, as a finely honed craft, an art.
nonfiction writing • freelance writing • finding topics for writing • how to write nonfiction • editing
The Pain of Writing Through Pain: Is It Worth It?
Writing your way through painful memories can be a very positive experience. This article discusses a way in which to write about them that will make it a more productive experience.
writing • healing • creative writing • ficiton • journal
Writing your way through painful memories can be a very positive experience. This article discusses a way in which to write about them that will make it a more productive experience.
writing • healing • creative writing • ficiton • journal
1999 Children's Literature Award Winners
Newbery Award winners Caldecott Award Coretta Scott King Award
newbery award winners • caldecott award • coretta scott king award • children's literature • book reviews
Newbery Award winners Caldecott Award Coretta Scott King Award
newbery award winners • caldecott award • coretta scott king award • children's literature • book reviews
The Salzdorf Wellspring
A book review of The Salzdorf Wellspring
wade stevenson • spy novels • ian fleming
A book review of The Salzdorf Wellspring
wade stevenson • spy novels • ian fleming
Avoid and Fix Creative Burnout
Don't lose your creativity! Keep it working like a well-oiled machine.
avoid creative burnout • how develop increase creativity • generate art ideas • paint • draw
Don't lose your creativity! Keep it working like a well-oiled machine.
avoid creative burnout • how develop increase creativity • generate art ideas • paint • draw
Book Review: The Soloist
This engaging true tale of an unlikely friendship between a journalist and a homeless musical prodigy comes to the big screen through the pages of a compelling book.
the soloist • the movie the soloist • the book the soloist • homeless musician • robert downey jr.
This engaging true tale of an unlikely friendship between a journalist and a homeless musical prodigy comes to the big screen through the pages of a compelling book.
the soloist • the movie the soloist • the book the soloist • homeless musician • robert downey jr.
Bullseye!: <i>Knife Thrower</i> Hits the Mark in LDS Adventure
A brief review of Boyd Richardson's LDS adventure novel, <i>Knife Thrower</i>
mormon history • mormon persecution • pawnee indians • lds fiction • boyd richardson
A brief review of Boyd Richardson's LDS adventure novel, <i>Knife Thrower</i>
mormon history • mormon persecution • pawnee indians • lds fiction • boyd richardson
Celebrity Gossip Addiction
Curiosity about celebrities seems natural enough. Reading gossip mags is a fun way to pass the time and zone out. But what happens when it becomes an unhealthy obession?
celebrity gossip addiction • stop • break • celebrity • gossip
Curiosity about celebrities seems natural enough. Reading gossip mags is a fun way to pass the time and zone out. But what happens when it becomes an unhealthy obession?
celebrity gossip addiction • stop • break • celebrity • gossip
How to Write Exciting Fiction
When writing fiction, always choose Anglo Saxon based words. They are vivid and vibrant and ignite the reader's imagination and feelings.
creative writing • learn to write fiction • tips for writing • writing technique • editing
When writing fiction, always choose Anglo Saxon based words. They are vivid and vibrant and ignite the reader's imagination and feelings.
creative writing • learn to write fiction • tips for writing • writing technique • editing
Fiction Writing Prompt for Middle School
Writing good fiction is in the details. When writing a story or novella, remember to add visual clues to make characters and their actions come alive to the reader.
fiction writing prompt for middle school • a creative writing tool-how people move when they • creative writing tools • writing fiction • creative writing assignment
Writing good fiction is in the details. When writing a story or novella, remember to add visual clues to make characters and their actions come alive to the reader.
fiction writing prompt for middle school • a creative writing tool-how people move when they • creative writing tools • writing fiction • creative writing assignment
How to Write a Bestseller: A Review of Some Writing Books for Experienced Authors
In part 2 of How to Write a Bestseller, I offer some recommendations of writing books for authors who want to take their writing to the next level.
writing books • the craft of writing • how to write a bestseller
In part 2 of How to Write a Bestseller, I offer some recommendations of writing books for authors who want to take their writing to the next level.
writing books • the craft of writing • how to write a bestseller
Ideas in Creative Writing – Characterization
Stale, lifeless characters can ruin a wonderfully plotted short story or novel - which is why it is extremely important to spend a great deal of time on characterization
creative writing • character development • characterization • creative writing exercises • ideas for writing
Stale, lifeless characters can ruin a wonderfully plotted short story or novel - which is why it is extremely important to spend a great deal of time on characterization
creative writing • character development • characterization • creative writing exercises • ideas for writing
J. Fletcher's Lyremouth Chronicles
Jane Fletcher's Lyremouth Chronicles begins with The Exile and the Sorcerer. In this novel we meet the heroine's of the story, Jemeryl and Tevi, sorceress and warrior.
lesbian fiction • lesbian author • jane fletcher • lyremouth chronicles • celaeno series
Jane Fletcher's Lyremouth Chronicles begins with The Exile and the Sorcerer. In this novel we meet the heroine's of the story, Jemeryl and Tevi, sorceress and warrior.
lesbian fiction • lesbian author • jane fletcher • lyremouth chronicles • celaeno series
Nathan Shumate Talks To Suite 101.com
Inspired in part by the classic tales of H.P. Lovecraft, Arkham Tales is a brand new, free online magazine that promises to deliver quality speculative fiction.
arkham tales editor interview • interview with nathan shumate • movie reviews cold fusion video • weird fiction • online magazines
Inspired in part by the classic tales of H.P. Lovecraft, Arkham Tales is a brand new, free online magazine that promises to deliver quality speculative fiction.
arkham tales editor interview • interview with nathan shumate • movie reviews cold fusion video • weird fiction • online magazines
Science Fiction Author Robert J. Sawyer
Award-winning science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer talks about acquiring the rights to his novel Flashforward, as well as what he's currently working on.
2012 • flashforward • brannon braga • david goyer • robert j. sawyer
Award-winning science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer talks about acquiring the rights to his novel Flashforward, as well as what he's currently working on.
2012 • flashforward • brannon braga • david goyer • robert j. sawyer
Secret Son by Laila Lalami – Book Review
Secret Son by Moroccan writer Laila Lalami is a beautifully crafted story that stays with readers long after the last page has been read.
secret son • laila lalami • book review of secret son by laila lalami • author of hope and other dangerous pursuits • moroccan society
Secret Son by Moroccan writer Laila Lalami is a beautifully crafted story that stays with readers long after the last page has been read.
secret son • laila lalami • book review of secret son by laila lalami • author of hope and other dangerous pursuits • moroccan society
Trains, Planes and Automobiles
How transport themes can inspire your kids to read.
trains • planes • automobiles • roads • cars
How transport themes can inspire your kids to read.
trains • planes • automobiles • roads • cars
Trust the Process
Trust the learning process and your kids will become readers.
process • reading • read • books • children
Trust the learning process and your kids will become readers.
process • reading • read • books • children
Writing Settings in Fiction
"This happens here" is the simplest description of any narrative; and setting is the first critical component in a work of fiction.
how to create settings for novels • effective description of settings • tips on researching settings • using the senses in writing • fiction
"This happens here" is the simplest description of any narrative; and setting is the first critical component in a work of fiction.
how to create settings for novels • effective description of settings • tips on researching settings • using the senses in writing • fiction
3 Ways to Build a Story
There are several ways a work of fiction can begin in the writer's mind. Some stories spring from an idea or theme, others from an interesting character, still others fro
getting ideas • story development • theme • plotting • novels
There are several ways a work of fiction can begin in the writer's mind. Some stories spring from an idea or theme, others from an interesting character, still others fro
getting ideas • story development • theme • plotting • novels
Book Review – The Anatomy of Story
John Truby teaches writers to tell a strong story in The Anatomy of Story. Literature, theater & film examples show premise, story structure, moral argument, scene, etc.
the anatomy of story • john truby • story structure • writing fiction • writing screenplays
John Truby teaches writers to tell a strong story in The Anatomy of Story. Literature, theater & film examples show premise, story structure, moral argument, scene, etc.
the anatomy of story • john truby • story structure • writing fiction • writing screenplays
Character Development in Fiction
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development.
character profile development • creating character profiles • writing fiction • short story stories • writing competitions lessons tutorials
Short story or novel, if you don't know and truly understand your own characters you are facing an uphill struggle all the way. Work hard on real character development.
character profile development • creating character profiles • writing fiction • short story stories • writing competitions lessons tutorials
Direct Response – a Sales Letter For Campari
Direct Response writers need to write sales letters according to the "Logic Track."
direct response • example of direct mail letter • examples of sales letters • sales letter for alcohol • tips on direct response writing
Direct Response writers need to write sales letters according to the "Logic Track."
direct response • example of direct mail letter • examples of sales letters • sales letter for alcohol • tips on direct response writing
Forming a Personal Aesthetic
This is an article that discusses how and why a serious writer should develop a personal aesthetic for their work.
aesthetic • ficiton • novel • short story • writing
This is an article that discusses how and why a serious writer should develop a personal aesthetic for their work.
aesthetic • ficiton • novel • short story • writing
Gregory Frost Talks Style
Gregory Frost talks about interstitial fiction, the style of a writer and justifiable homicide.
gregory frost talks about finding your own writing • shadowbridge novel • roger zelazny • joe haldeman • philip k. dick
Gregory Frost talks about interstitial fiction, the style of a writer and justifiable homicide.
gregory frost talks about finding your own writing • shadowbridge novel • roger zelazny • joe haldeman • philip k. dick
How to Name the Characters in a Novel
What makes a good character name? It helps to know not only what readers like, but what to avoid. There are a few tricks that will make naming characters an easier task.
character name • characters names • names for characters • characters in a novel • female character names
What makes a good character name? It helps to know not only what readers like, but what to avoid. There are a few tricks that will make naming characters an easier task.
character name • characters names • names for characters • characters in a novel • female character names
Inferno Edited by Ellen Datlow
While stories by KW Jeter, Pat Cadigan, Jeffrey Ford cite The Amityville Horror and other influences, there are also hints of Springsteen, Lovecraft and Whitley Streiber.
ellen datlow • inferno • kw jeter • pat cadigan • jeffrey ford
While stories by KW Jeter, Pat Cadigan, Jeffrey Ford cite The Amityville Horror and other influences, there are also hints of Springsteen, Lovecraft and Whitley Streiber.
ellen datlow • inferno • kw jeter • pat cadigan • jeffrey ford
Perception - Rights vs ?
How do you learn about history, I love to use books, Literature provides the best way to learn. Take a walk as I discuss my thoughts from beginning to read a fantastic book on the Civil War of the United States of America.
civil war • books • history • correlations
How do you learn about history, I love to use books, Literature provides the best way to learn. Take a walk as I discuss my thoughts from beginning to read a fantastic book on the Civil War of the United States of America.
civil war • books • history • correlations
Reading at the Library
Diana Rosenberg advised her readers to "never apologize for your reading tastes." It's a reader's world out there, and the library is there to help.
reader's advisory • reader guidance • reading clubs • books • fiction
Diana Rosenberg advised her readers to "never apologize for your reading tastes." It's a reader's world out there, and the library is there to help.
reader's advisory • reader guidance • reading clubs • books • fiction
Shopping Guide for Writers Gifts
What to buy a writer for a Christmas or birthday present? A book, of course!
gifts for writers • books for writers • books on writing • how to write fiction • christmas and birthday gifts
What to buy a writer for a Christmas or birthday present? A book, of course!
gifts for writers • books for writers • books on writing • how to write fiction • christmas and birthday gifts
Why Write Book Reviews
There are many reasons-besides free books-for writers to review books, such as gaining publishing credits and improving their writing skills.
book review • reviewing books • writing book reviews • submitting book reviews • reasons to review a book
There are many reasons-besides free books-for writers to review books, such as gaining publishing credits and improving their writing skills.
book review • reviewing books • writing book reviews • submitting book reviews • reasons to review a book
Writing With All Five Senses
Using all five of the human senses in writing enables the reader to more fully relate to what the character is seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling and tasting.
writing with all five senses • description with all senses • use hear see smell touch and taste • writing • senses
Using all five of the human senses in writing enables the reader to more fully relate to what the character is seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling and tasting.
writing with all five senses • description with all senses • use hear see smell touch and taste • writing • senses
"Godfather" Christmas
"The Godfather" has changed American literature, and film making. What makes this type of genre so popular and dare I say addictive?
godfather • puzo • mario • corlleone • pacino
"The Godfather" has changed American literature, and film making. What makes this type of genre so popular and dare I say addictive?
godfather • puzo • mario • corlleone • pacino
Of Murder, Madness and Meaning
A look at Simon Winchester's <i>The Professor and the Madman</i>, which traces the strange twists of fate that unite a learned Englishman and a learned (but troubled) American during the compilation of the <i>Oxford English Dictionary</i>.
simon winchester • murder • madness • insanity • madness
A look at Simon Winchester's <i>The Professor and the Madman</i>, which traces the strange twists of fate that unite a learned Englishman and a learned (but troubled) American during the compilation of the <i>Oxford English Dictionary</i>.
simon winchester • murder • madness • insanity • madness
The Problem with Promotion: Part I
"It has been said that a bestseller is made not by the quality of the author's writing, but by the amount and kind of promotion that the book receives," states Nancy Wise, co-author of HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH AND MAKE MONEY. On the eve of the launch of my novel THE RAVEN'S POOL, I find myself in the role of promoter and marketer . . .
promotion • marketing • advertising • publicity • bookselling
"It has been said that a bestseller is made not by the quality of the author's writing, but by the amount and kind of promotion that the book receives," states Nancy Wise, co-author of HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH AND MAKE MONEY. On the eve of the launch of my novel THE RAVEN'S POOL, I find myself in the role of promoter and marketer . . .
promotion • marketing • advertising • publicity • bookselling
Wimps, Wackos and Winners: The Three W's of Writing Bestselling Characters
Great characters of bestselling fiction. You know who they are: Scarlett O'Hara, Frodo Baggins, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Tarzan, Harry Potter, among others. Why have these characters become almost like real people to us? Why do readers venerate them generation after generation?
characters • characterization • hero • heroine • protagonist
Great characters of bestselling fiction. You know who they are: Scarlett O'Hara, Frodo Baggins, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Tarzan, Harry Potter, among others. Why have these characters become almost like real people to us? Why do readers venerate them generation after generation?
characters • characterization • hero • heroine • protagonist
Five Ways to Begin a Children's Magazine Article
Writing an engaging introduction for a children's article can be challenging, but these techniques will get writers - and their readers - off to a good start.
how to write an introduction • writing an introduction • children's magazine article • introductions • writing magazine articles for children
Writing an engaging introduction for a children's article can be challenging, but these techniques will get writers - and their readers - off to a good start.
how to write an introduction • writing an introduction • children's magazine article • introductions • writing magazine articles for children
Interview with Patricia Briggs
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Patricia Briggs.
patty • briggs • masques • dragon • demons
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Patricia Briggs.
patty • briggs • masques • dragon • demons
Five Mistakes Made by New Children's Writers
Writing for children may seem as easy as 1-2-3, but underestimating what publishers and readers want can be the death knell for first-time writers.
writing for children • children's writers • children's publishers • aspiring writers • young readers
Writing for children may seem as easy as 1-2-3, but underestimating what publishers and readers want can be the death knell for first-time writers.
writing for children • children's writers • children's publishers • aspiring writers • young readers
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