Articles related to "Story Writing"
A Look at Oh No! UFO!
What happens when Cassie Strange when she goes on a camping trip with her family? Find out when you read the first book in the Strange Encounters series by author Linda J
kids • book • ufo • story • writing
What happens when Cassie Strange when she goes on a camping trip with her family? Find out when you read the first book in the Strange Encounters series by author Linda J
kids • book • ufo • story • writing
Inside Travel Writing
Meet a great chameleon of our writing community. Susan Boyce has survived and prospered as a writer by never being afraid of a new challenge and adapting her skills to each unique opportunity. Susan is a successful freelance writer, editor, publisher, and writing instructor. In this first segment of a two part interview, Susan offers her insight and experience on breaking into the travel writing market.
susan boyce • travel writing • first person stories • writing experience • freelance
Meet a great chameleon of our writing community. Susan Boyce has survived and prospered as a writer by never being afraid of a new challenge and adapting her skills to each unique opportunity. Susan is a successful freelance writer, editor, publisher, and writing instructor. In this first segment of a two part interview, Susan offers her insight and experience on breaking into the travel writing market.
susan boyce • travel writing • first person stories • writing experience • freelance
Master's in Creative Writing: A Step Forward?
What follows is an extract from the addendum (notes) to my fiction thesis submitted to The Univeristy of Strathclyde and The University of Glasgow. The thesis was my first attempt at a novel and I hope these notes provide some insight into the process for those of you considering making the leap from short stories to the novel.
novel • short stories • writing • fiction
What follows is an extract from the addendum (notes) to my fiction thesis submitted to The Univeristy of Strathclyde and The University of Glasgow. The thesis was my first attempt at a novel and I hope these notes provide some insight into the process for those of you considering making the leap from short stories to the novel.
novel • short stories • writing • fiction
Multiple-Choice Adventure Engines
Two nifty new applications have been published for writers who want to create "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" style games.
choose your own adventure • adventure • game engines • software • game design
Two nifty new applications have been published for writers who want to create "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" style games.
choose your own adventure • adventure • game engines • software • game design
Short Stories - Writing an Outline
The compact form of the short story requires different writing techniques to the novel. Reading and planning can form a foundation for success.
short stories • writing an outline • analysing technique • writing short fiction • planning stories
The compact form of the short story requires different writing techniques to the novel. Reading and planning can form a foundation for success.
short stories • writing an outline • analysing technique • writing short fiction • planning stories
StorYBook Novel Writing Software Review
This open source software makes organizing the characters, backstories, settings, scenes, chapters and plot lines of a fiction novel easier for creative writers.
storybook • storybook novel writing software • storybook book writing program • storybook software • book writing programs
This open source software makes organizing the characters, backstories, settings, scenes, chapters and plot lines of a fiction novel easier for creative writers.
storybook • storybook novel writing software • storybook book writing program • storybook software • book writing programs
Teach Children to Write Stories
Ideas and strategies for creating a successful writing environment for beginner writers using word walls, word ladders, and the creation of a print filled environment.
teach story writing to children • teach children to write • teaching ideas for story writing • how to make word ladders • how to make word walls
Ideas and strategies for creating a successful writing environment for beginner writers using word walls, word ladders, and the creation of a print filled environment.
teach story writing to children • teach children to write • teaching ideas for story writing • how to make word ladders • how to make word walls
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
Create a Writer’s Retreat
Can't afford a writer's retreat? It's easy to create your own.
writer’s retreat • time to write • writing fiction • writing partner • writing travel
Can't afford a writer's retreat? It's easy to create your own.
writer’s retreat • time to write • writing fiction • writing partner • writing travel
Creating Flash Fiction
Fiction writing is an art form as old as time, but still manages to hold its own against higher-tech entertainment and continue to innovate.
flash fiction • short short story • writing flash fiction • origins of flash fiction • publishing flash fiction
Fiction writing is an art form as old as time, but still manages to hold its own against higher-tech entertainment and continue to innovate.
flash fiction • short short story • writing flash fiction • origins of flash fiction • publishing flash fiction
The First Step In Memoir-Writing Success
Many people have memoir-writing aspiriations. Whether it be for recording a personal history or to attain publication, about 90% of these writers never take flight.
how to write a memoir • writing your life story • writing an autobiography • defeating writer's block • getting the creative juices flowing
Many people have memoir-writing aspiriations. Whether it be for recording a personal history or to attain publication, about 90% of these writers never take flight.
how to write a memoir • writing your life story • writing an autobiography • defeating writer's block • getting the creative juices flowing
Writing Novels or Short Stories?
Review of Suite 101 topics, Novel Writing and Short Stories, as part of a continuing series featuring our editors in Books and Writing.
review • novel writing • short stories • short story writing • writing
Review of Suite 101 topics, Novel Writing and Short Stories, as part of a continuing series featuring our editors in Books and Writing.
review • novel writing • short stories • short story writing • writing
Fun Australian Picture Books for Kids
There are many picture books for children that include Australian characters and celebrate the Australian culture.
fun australian picture books for kids • australian characters • australiana • children’s literature • australian christmas stories
There are many picture books for children that include Australian characters and celebrate the Australian culture.
fun australian picture books for kids • australian characters • australiana • children’s literature • australian christmas stories
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
Crime 55: April 2000
Read the top five stories submitted for the Crime 55 contest.
crime • reader • writer • writing • story
Read the top five stories submitted for the Crime 55 contest.
crime • reader • writer • writing • story
Editing for Themes and Structure
A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
A good edit can make a huge difference to your story for kids. This article, the first of three, looks at editing for themes and structure.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
H. P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos
Howard Phillip Lovecraft was one of the truly groundbreaking authors of the 1920s and 30s, laying the foundations for modern horror writing with the Cthulhu Mythos
lovecraft • mythos • cthulhu • weird tales • horror
Howard Phillip Lovecraft was one of the truly groundbreaking authors of the 1920s and 30s, laying the foundations for modern horror writing with the Cthulhu Mythos
lovecraft • mythos • cthulhu • weird tales • horror
Make a Raccoon Story Book
Have your students write their own version of The Kissing Hand.
story starters • writing sheets • story writing • the kissing hand • fall crafts
Have your students write their own version of The Kissing Hand.
story starters • writing sheets • story writing • the kissing hand • fall crafts
New Year's Writing & Drama Ideas
January New Year writing prompt tips & drama game ideas to teach language arts skills like plot, dialog, setting, fictional story writing, oral presentation & vocabulary.
new year's writing drama ideas • writing prompts drama games • fun ways to teach writing • teaching kids fictional story writing • teach language arts skills
January New Year writing prompt tips & drama game ideas to teach language arts skills like plot, dialog, setting, fictional story writing, oral presentation & vocabulary.
new year's writing drama ideas • writing prompts drama games • fun ways to teach writing • teaching kids fictional story writing • teach language arts skills
Plotting Your Book for Children
There are three kinds of storyline in fiction. This article explains the different categories.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
There are three kinds of storyline in fiction. This article explains the different categories.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
The Zillmere Story Book Project
Libraries are a source of information, visual imagery and shared educational ventures. Have you checked out what projects are running at your local library lately?
zillmere library book project • zillmere story book • books as art • book covers • book design
Libraries are a source of information, visual imagery and shared educational ventures. Have you checked out what projects are running at your local library lately?
zillmere library book project • zillmere story book • books as art • book covers • book design
What are the Seven Basic Plot Definitions?
Here is a list of the seven basic plots with brief descriptions and examples of each.
what are the seven basic plots definitions • classic story plot models archetypes • creative story writing • aristotles poetics • key drama elements
Here is a list of the seven basic plots with brief descriptions and examples of each.
what are the seven basic plots definitions • classic story plot models archetypes • creative story writing • aristotles poetics • key drama elements
Where Should Your Story Be?
Readers will enjoy your story more if they're clear on where and when it takes place. Here's how to establish setting in a way that adds to the reading experience.
setting • story • writing • plot • character
Readers will enjoy your story more if they're clear on where and when it takes place. Here's how to establish setting in a way that adds to the reading experience.
setting • story • writing • plot • character
Where to Find Inspiration for Unique Story Ideas
A look at some different methods of creating original story ideas for scriptwriters.
finding unique story ideas inspiration • creating original plots for screen and play writin • stories from newspaper and magazine articles • stories from friends and family • plot ideas from real life
A look at some different methods of creating original story ideas for scriptwriters.
finding unique story ideas inspiration • creating original plots for screen and play writin • stories from newspaper and magazine articles • stories from friends and family • plot ideas from real life
Write Better Short Stories
You need equal parts of skill and craft plus plenty of practice to turn rather ordinary attempts in to decidedly Better Short Stories.
write better short stories • writing fiction • how to write a short story • character • point of view
You need equal parts of skill and craft plus plenty of practice to turn rather ordinary attempts in to decidedly Better Short Stories.
write better short stories • writing fiction • how to write a short story • character • point of view
Another Children's book
Children's book review. This one is not actually a mystery, but it is mysterious.,Children's book review. This one is not actually a mystery, but it is mysterious.
dusties • children • fun • book • dusties
Children's book review. This one is not actually a mystery, but it is mysterious.,Children's book review. This one is not actually a mystery, but it is mysterious.
dusties • children • fun • book • dusties
Fairies, Magic and Fantasy; online stories and poems
Fairies have been a subject of interest for both kids and adults for many centuries. If you want to find some really fun and unique sites about fairies and fantasy, you've come to the right place
kids • fairy • fairies • magic • fantasy
Fairies have been a subject of interest for both kids and adults for many centuries. If you want to find some really fun and unique sites about fairies and fantasy, you've come to the right place
kids • fairy • fairies • magic • fantasy
Finding Ideas for Picture Books
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
award winning children's books • margaret mahy • margaret mahy books • theme ideas • books picture
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
award winning children's books • margaret mahy • margaret mahy books • theme ideas • books picture
The Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas Pt. 2
This is a follow up to last week's article on the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. It goes into later interpretations/ reinterpretations of their story, as well as the relationship between the martyrdom story and their society. Cites available on request.
christianity • martyrdom • asceticism • women • rome
This is a follow up to last week's article on the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas. It goes into later interpretations/ reinterpretations of their story, as well as the relationship between the martyrdom story and their society. Cites available on request.
christianity • martyrdom • asceticism • women • rome
Points of Entry (A Guide to Kids' Writing Contests)
There are a varietry of poetry, story and essay contests on the web for kids. Some have pretty cool prizes too...
kids • poetry • stories • contests • writing
There are a varietry of poetry, story and essay contests on the web for kids. Some have pretty cool prizes too...
kids • poetry • stories • contests • writing
Striking 12 Opens In New York
Based on the short story "The Little Match Girl", Striking 12 has become a sensation since it premiered in development productions across the United States.
striking 12 • groovelily • little match girl • rachel sheinkin • brendan milburn
Based on the short story "The Little Match Girl", Striking 12 has become a sensation since it premiered in development productions across the United States.
striking 12 • groovelily • little match girl • rachel sheinkin • brendan milburn
Cycling's Greatest Misadventures
The latest release from Wilderness Press is a compilation of short stories about cycling.
cycling's greatest misadventures • cyclings greatest misadventures • books about bicycling • bicycling books • wilderness press
The latest release from Wilderness Press is a compilation of short stories about cycling.
cycling's greatest misadventures • cyclings greatest misadventures • books about bicycling • bicycling books • wilderness press
Edward Scissorhands Trivia
In one of Tim Burton's most sensitive films, Johnny Depp portrays the sweetly innocent creation of a lonely old inventor.
edward scissorhands • johnny depp • tim burton • winona ryder • vincent price
In one of Tim Burton's most sensitive films, Johnny Depp portrays the sweetly innocent creation of a lonely old inventor.
edward scissorhands • johnny depp • tim burton • winona ryder • vincent price
Freeing Your Creativity: A Writer's Guide
Freeing Your Creativity is a classic book for beginning and experienced writers. It teaches how to banish fears, bad habits and excuses that keep creativity locked away.
freeing your creativity • marshall • l cook • freeing your creativity guidelines • creativity 21-day writing plan
Freeing Your Creativity is a classic book for beginning and experienced writers. It teaches how to banish fears, bad habits and excuses that keep creativity locked away.
freeing your creativity • marshall • l cook • freeing your creativity guidelines • creativity 21-day writing plan
Fun Halloween Ideas
Halloween activities to teach curriculum to the students while enjoying the holiday. These activities are fun and easy to incorporate into your lessons.
halloween activity • halloween party activity • preschool halloween activity • child halloween activity • fun halloween activity
Halloween activities to teach curriculum to the students while enjoying the holiday. These activities are fun and easy to incorporate into your lessons.
halloween activity • halloween party activity • preschool halloween activity • child halloween activity • fun halloween activity
Gogol: Ukrainian, Russian Writer
Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Ukrainian who wrote stories and plays in the Russian language. Gogol was influenced by his observations of society and his own heritage.
nikolai gogol • gogol • viy • the inspector general • cossacks
Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Ukrainian who wrote stories and plays in the Russian language. Gogol was influenced by his observations of society and his own heritage.
nikolai gogol • gogol • viy • the inspector general • cossacks
How I insulted the Church of Yoda the Pointed Eared
A rebuttal to comments made against the 22 Jun 99 article STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 - Battle Droids and "Roger, Roger"
star wars • droids • george lucas • criticism
A rebuttal to comments made against the 22 Jun 99 article STAR WARS, EPISODE 1 - Battle Droids and "Roger, Roger"
star wars • droids • george lucas • criticism
Just So Stories
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
rudyard kipling • just so stories • how the camel got his hump • how the rhinoceros got his skin • folktales
A look at a few of the folktales given in this book by Rudyard Kipling.
rudyard kipling • just so stories • how the camel got his hump • how the rhinoceros got his skin • folktales
Mallory vs Max
Getting along with your brother can be hard enough, but now there is a new family member involved.
mallory • children • book • review • sibling
Getting along with your brother can be hard enough, but now there is a new family member involved.
mallory • children • book • review • sibling
Rip Van Winkle
Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who in trying to escape from a nagging wife accidently gets mixed up with some little old men and finds himself sleeping for 20 years
rip van winkle • diedrick knickerbocker • catskill mountains • new york folktales • washington irving
Rip Van Winkle is the story of a man who in trying to escape from a nagging wife accidently gets mixed up with some little old men and finds himself sleeping for 20 years
rip van winkle • diedrick knickerbocker • catskill mountains • new york folktales • washington irving
SuperBad
Judd Apatow and his crew attempt yet another film to exploit the viewers feelings and perception of sexuality. The result is a flat comedy with not heart.
judd apatow • super bad movie • seth rogen • michael cera actor • jonah hill actor
Judd Apatow and his crew attempt yet another film to exploit the viewers feelings and perception of sexuality. The result is a flat comedy with not heart.
judd apatow • super bad movie • seth rogen • michael cera actor • jonah hill actor
Visit Copenhagen's Little Mermaid
Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is one of the most visited but unfortunate tourist attractions in the world. Discover her turbulent history and where she is today.
the little mermaid • copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen churchill park • copenhagen travel
Copenhagen's Little Mermaid is one of the most visited but unfortunate tourist attractions in the world. Discover her turbulent history and where she is today.
the little mermaid • copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen churchill park • copenhagen travel
What is an Inciting Incident in a Screenplay?
Screenplay books and articles are littered with terminology and jargon. This article discusses what is meant by "the inciting incident".
what is an inciting incident screenplay • key elements of story design • what makes a good inciting incident • examples of good inciting incidents • where does a story begin
Screenplay books and articles are littered with terminology and jargon. This article discusses what is meant by "the inciting incident".
what is an inciting incident screenplay • key elements of story design • what makes a good inciting incident • examples of good inciting incidents • where does a story begin
Writing Children’s Stories Part 1
There are a number of different ways that children’s authors get their stories out of their heads and on to paper. Here is the first method.
write • children's • book • ideas • writer
There are a number of different ways that children’s authors get their stories out of their heads and on to paper. Here is the first method.
write • children's • book • ideas • writer
Writing Children’s Stories Part 2
There are a number of different ways that children’s authors get their stories out of their heads and on to paper. Here is the second method.
write • children • novel • book • author
There are a number of different ways that children’s authors get their stories out of their heads and on to paper. Here is the second method.
write • children • novel • book • author
"The Buck Starts Here"
How to start your story off with a bang. Components of a good beginning.
beginnings • proven beginnings • persistence in writing.
How to start your story off with a bang. Components of a good beginning.
beginnings • proven beginnings • persistence in writing.
All Soul's Day
All Soul's Day is celebrated worlwide. It is a day of rememberence of those who have died. It is celebrated with masses, prayers, indulgences and a variety of other ways by each different nationality and religion.
all soul's day • deceased • soul cakes • candy skulls • chanting
All Soul's Day is celebrated worlwide. It is a day of rememberence of those who have died. It is celebrated with masses, prayers, indulgences and a variety of other ways by each different nationality and religion.
all soul's day • deceased • soul cakes • candy skulls • chanting
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