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A Study on an Author Who Studied: Henry James
This is a critical article on Henry James. Sometimes by reading other writers and critical works about them we can better understand and improve on our own writing. Read Daisy Miller: A Study by Henry James before reading this article. Let me know if you'd like to see more of this type of writing on this page.
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This is a critical article on Henry James. Sometimes by reading other writers and critical works about them we can better understand and improve on our own writing. Read Daisy Miller: A Study by Henry James before reading this article. Let me know if you'd like to see more of this type of writing on this page.
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Beginning That First Novel
I share with you how I came about beginning my first novel. I share my fears and how I forced myself to start writing.
writing fiction • novel • creative writing • writing • fiction • short stories
I share with you how I came about beginning my first novel. I share my fears and how I forced myself to start writing.
writing fiction • novel • creative writing • writing • fiction • short stories
Book Review: 78 Reasons
"78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published & 14 Reasons Why It Just Might," by Pat Walsh, is a must-read for writers.
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"78 Reasons Why Your Book May Never Be Published & 14 Reasons Why It Just Might," by Pat Walsh, is a must-read for writers.
writing fiction • book review • pat walsh • 78 reasons • writing books • writing fiction
Can You Write a Book in a Week?
Book-in-a-Week challenges offer writers the chance to really let go. By turning off the internal critic and relying on the support of other writers, you can write more -- and more freely.
writing fiction • book in a week • freewriting • fast writing • speed writing • fiction writing
Book-in-a-Week challenges offer writers the chance to really let go. By turning off the internal critic and relying on the support of other writers, you can write more -- and more freely.
writing fiction • book in a week • freewriting • fast writing • speed writing • fiction writing
Character Building
Here's ten ways to think about your main character and discover new things about their personality.
writing fiction • writing exercises • writing • fiction • characters.believable • creative
Here's ten ways to think about your main character and discover new things about their personality.
writing fiction • writing exercises • writing • fiction • characters.believable • creative
Characters Need Unique Dialogue
Dialogue becomes real when your characters' words show their background, attitudes, and culture.
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Dialogue becomes real when your characters' words show their background, attitudes, and culture.
writing fiction • dialogue • writing fiction • creating characters • character background • writing dialogue
Create Distinct Characters
Characters with diversity and personality quirks are more interesting and less confusing for the reader.
writing fiction • creating characters • character quirks • character personalities • character names • character background
Characters with diversity and personality quirks are more interesting and less confusing for the reader.
writing fiction • creating characters • character quirks • character personalities • character names • character background
Creating Characters That Live
Ask thought-provoking questions about your character, and then write character sketches to create people that breathe and come to life.
writing fiction • character sketch • creating characters • character development • writing fiction • fictional characters
Ask thought-provoking questions about your character, and then write character sketches to create people that breathe and come to life.
writing fiction • character sketch • creating characters • character development • writing fiction • fictional characters
Dealing with Rejection Letters
What does a rejection letter mean, besides "No?" Can you read between the lines? Can you resubmit your story?
writing fiction • writing fiction • short stories • novel writing • rejection letters • magazine submissions
What does a rejection letter mean, besides "No?" Can you read between the lines? Can you resubmit your story?
writing fiction • writing fiction • short stories • novel writing • rejection letters • magazine submissions
Description, Dialogue, Narrative
An easy way to determine if your novel or short story is balanced between dialogue, description and narrative, plus some tips on corrections if you need them.
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An easy way to determine if your novel or short story is balanced between dialogue, description and narrative, plus some tips on corrections if you need them.
writing fiction • narrative • narration • description • dialogue • writing fiction
Discovering the Story Within
Review of Alicia Rasley's series of booklets on writing fiction.
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Review of Alicia Rasley's series of booklets on writing fiction.
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Fiction Story Ideas - News Events
Here are some tips to use news stories as starting ideas for your fiction.
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Here are some tips to use news stories as starting ideas for your fiction.
writing fiction • fiction ideas • story ideas • fiction from news events • writing fiction • story questions
Four Purposes of Dialogue
Use dialogue carefully and it will serve different purposes, developing character, story background, plots and pacing.
writing fiction • dialogue • writing fiction • character development • plot • backstory
Use dialogue carefully and it will serve different purposes, developing character, story background, plots and pacing.
writing fiction • dialogue • writing fiction • character development • plot • backstory
Getting Noticed: The Steps to Publishing Something Larger
Getting noticed is the hardest part of being a writer. This article explains ways to get noticed including submitting to journals and getting an agent.
writing fiction • creative writing • fiction • publishing • short story • novel
Getting noticed is the hardest part of being a writer. This article explains ways to get noticed including submitting to journals and getting an agent.
writing fiction • creative writing • fiction • publishing • short story • novel
Going With the Flow
Learn about flow and what it means for writers in this review of WRITING IN FLOW by Susan Perry.
writing fiction • susan perry • writing in flow • writing • fiction • creative writing
Learn about flow and what it means for writers in this review of WRITING IN FLOW by Susan Perry.
writing fiction • susan perry • writing in flow • writing • fiction • creative writing
Good Dialogue Isn’t Real
Looking for ways to create realistic dialogue? Listen to real people for tips, but keep the dialogue focused and tight
writing fiction • writing dialogue • writing fiction • creative writing • short story • novel
Looking for ways to create realistic dialogue? Listen to real people for tips, but keep the dialogue focused and tight
writing fiction • writing dialogue • writing fiction • creative writing • short story • novel
Historical Fiction for Children
What elements make great historical picture books and magazine stories?
writing fiction • historical fiction • picture books • children's magazines • historical setting • historical research
What elements make great historical picture books and magazine stories?
writing fiction • historical fiction • picture books • children's magazines • historical setting • historical research
How to Get Your Book Published
From New York conglomerates to independent presses, there have never been so many options for getting into print.
writing fiction • publishing • novels • writing • novel writing • fiction
From New York conglomerates to independent presses, there have never been so many options for getting into print.
writing fiction • publishing • novels • writing • novel writing • fiction
Journal Writing for the Writer
There are two methods of journaling that will benefit a writer of fiction. They are discussed briefly in this article. The discipline of writing everyday comes and goes with a lot of us, so, I also give ideas on how to keep journaling fun.
writing fiction • journaling • writing journal • diary • creative writing • fiction
There are two methods of journaling that will benefit a writer of fiction. They are discussed briefly in this article. The discipline of writing everyday comes and goes with a lot of us, so, I also give ideas on how to keep journaling fun.
writing fiction • journaling • writing journal • diary • creative writing • fiction
Let Characters Reveal Themselves
Freewrite, letting your subconscious thoughts come out in spontaneous dialogue, to discover who your characters are.
writing fiction • character • character development • creating characters • dialogue • freewriting
Freewrite, letting your subconscious thoughts come out in spontaneous dialogue, to discover who your characters are.
writing fiction • character • character development • creating characters • dialogue • freewriting
Lost on the Information Superhighway?
Introduction to <i> Resources for Writers </i>, discussing author's experiences with the world of online resources.
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Introduction to <i> Resources for Writers </i>, discussing author's experiences with the world of online resources.
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Maps and Other Tidbits: Finding Authentic Detail
Review of Mapquest, suggesting it as a site for researching locales for fictional settings.
writing fiction • mapquest • review • reference sources • writing • fiction
Review of Mapquest, suggesting it as a site for researching locales for fictional settings.
writing fiction • mapquest • review • reference sources • writing • fiction
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.
writing fiction • 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.
writing fiction • novel • short stories • writing • fiction
More Southern State Arts Grants
Emerging and experienced fiction writers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Louisiana can receive grant funding through state arts councils.
writing fiction • writers grants • alabama • mississippi • florida • louisiana
Emerging and experienced fiction writers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Louisiana can receive grant funding through state arts councils.
writing fiction • writers grants • alabama • mississippi • florida • louisiana
Mugging the Muse: Jumpstarting Your Creativity
Review of the e-book, "Mugging the Muse," by Holly Lisle, a guide to creative writing that advocates learning by doing, not by degree.
writing fiction • mugging the muse • holly lisle • fiction writing • writing fiction • creative writing
Review of the e-book, "Mugging the Muse," by Holly Lisle, a guide to creative writing that advocates learning by doing, not by degree.
writing fiction • mugging the muse • holly lisle • fiction writing • writing fiction • creative writing
Multiple-Choice Adventure Engines
Two nifty new applications have been published for writers who want to create "Choose-Your-Own-Adventure" style games.
writing fiction • 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.
writing fiction • choose your own adventure • adventure • game engines • software • game design
No Writer Escapes Rejection
Got a rejection letter? Instead of hanging that head low, lift it up high. Now, you're part of an elite club of famous writers who went through the exact same thing.
writing fiction • no writer escapes rejection • writer rejection • famous writers • writers • rejection
Got a rejection letter? Instead of hanging that head low, lift it up high. Now, you're part of an elite club of famous writers who went through the exact same thing.
writing fiction • no writer escapes rejection • writer rejection • famous writers • writers • rejection
One Writer's Journey
Review of Christopher Vogler's A WRITER'S JOURNEY, a detailed guide to using the classic Hero's Journey as a model for plotting fiction and screenplays.
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Review of Christopher Vogler's A WRITER'S JOURNEY, a detailed guide to using the classic Hero's Journey as a model for plotting fiction and screenplays.
writing fiction • christopher vogler • writer's journey • fiction writing • fiction • writing
Plot, Theme, Character, Voice
Four essential elements of fiction - plot, theme, characterization and voice - are discussed by editor Arthur A. Levine.
writing fiction • writing novels • plot • character • voice • theme
Four essential elements of fiction - plot, theme, characterization and voice - are discussed by editor Arthur A. Levine.
writing fiction • writing novels • plot • character • voice • theme
Renaissance Faires and Air Bag Safety
Search engines can help you find information you need, or lead you far astray. Some ideas to help you narrow your search.
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Search engines can help you find information you need, or lead you far astray. Some ideas to help you narrow your search.
writing fiction • search engine writer resource writing fiction jour
Rough Draft: Software Review
This article will review a word processing program for writers called Rough Draft.
writing fiction • software • writing • fiction • poetry • contest
This article will review a word processing program for writers called Rough Draft.
writing fiction • software • writing • fiction • poetry • contest
Storyboards
Index cards and colored pens can help you keep plots and subplots straight, and give you a whole-story view of your novel.
writing fiction • storyboards • plots • characters • revision • writing fiction
Index cards and colored pens can help you keep plots and subplots straight, and give you a whole-story view of your novel.
writing fiction • storyboards • plots • characters • revision • writing fiction
Storyline Interactive: A Guided Tour of the Fiction Writing Process
Review of <i>Storyline Interactive</i> free software for fiction writers. Outlines the program's features and gives some examples.
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Review of <i>Storyline Interactive</i> free software for fiction writers. Outlines the program's features and gives some examples.
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The Craft of Writing
Few beginning writers realize that how you write can affect what you write and the caliber of your writing. Before putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, read this!
writing fiction • how to write • writing fiction • craft of writing • writing environment • writing tips
Few beginning writers realize that how you write can affect what you write and the caliber of your writing. Before putting pen to paper or fingers to keyboard, read this!
writing fiction • how to write • writing fiction • craft of writing • writing environment • writing tips
The Idea's The Thing--Getting and Working with Novel Ideas
Learn how to generate ideas and what to do with them once you've got them.
writing fiction • novel • ideas • fiction • writing • idea
Learn how to generate ideas and what to do with them once you've got them.
writing fiction • novel • ideas • fiction • writing • idea
The State of Literary Magazine Publishing
This is an article about the current conditions and hardships that face literary magazines and publishers. It is important for a writer to know about these things before submitting to journals.
writing fiction • literary • magazine • publishing • creative writing • fiction
This is an article about the current conditions and hardships that face literary magazines and publishers. It is important for a writer to know about these things before submitting to journals.
writing fiction • literary • magazine • publishing • creative writing • fiction
Winning Beginnings Contest Winners
Contest winners showcase their talent. Read these catchy openings.
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Contest winners showcase their talent. Read these catchy openings.
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Writer's Blocks Software: Worth the Money?
Writer's Blocks software is the easy way to organize short stories, novels, articles and other writing projects. With this easy-to-use program, you can organize your material on virtual index cards, and rearrange them until you're satisfied.
writing fiction • writing • fiction writing • organizing fiction • writer's blocks software • ashley software
Writer's Blocks software is the easy way to organize short stories, novels, articles and other writing projects. With this easy-to-use program, you can organize your material on virtual index cards, and rearrange them until you're satisfied.
writing fiction • writing • fiction writing • organizing fiction • writer's blocks software • ashley software
Writer's Software Companion
Review of Writer's Software Companion, a tool for fiction writers that aids in plotting, characterization and problem-solving.
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Review of Writer's Software Companion, a tool for fiction writers that aids in plotting, characterization and problem-solving.
writing fiction • review • software review • writing software • writers software • writer's software companion
Writer's Village Moves to New Location
This week I want to update you on an excellent site I've featured in this column. Writer's Village, a meeting place for writers in all fields, has moved.
writing fiction • writer's village • writing • fiction • references • web sites
This week I want to update you on an excellent site I've featured in this column. Writer's Village, a meeting place for writers in all fields, has moved.
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Writing Fiction from Experience
Look within for inspiration to create a truly realistic world for your fiction.
writing fiction • fiction • writing prompts • denis johnson • writing fiction • writing from experience
Look within for inspiration to create a truly realistic world for your fiction.
writing fiction • fiction • writing prompts • denis johnson • writing fiction • writing from experience
Writing Prompts #4
Here are some more writing prompts to help you stay on your toes. Keep the words flowing.
writing fiction • writing prompts • creative writing • fiction • novel • short story
Here are some more writing prompts to help you stay on your toes. Keep the words flowing.
writing fiction • writing prompts • creative writing • fiction • novel • short story
Writing Workshops
This is an article concerning the functions of writer's groups. How much do they really help us improve?
writing fiction • writer's groups • creative writing • fiction • poetry • workshopping
This is an article concerning the functions of writer's groups. How much do they really help us improve?
writing fiction • writer's groups • creative writing • fiction • poetry • workshopping
Writing, Moving, and Teaching
Discusses the requirements of writing students and if they are useful to experienced creative writers.
writing fiction • creative writing • fiction • short stories • novels • publishing
Discusses the requirements of writing students and if they are useful to experienced creative writers.
writing fiction • creative writing • fiction • short stories • novels • publishing
Become a Children's Writer
Learn the ins and outs of writing fiction for children. What you should know before you start. Don't underestimate the difficulty of the genre. Tips to make it easy.
writing fiction • writing for children • hints and tips • understanding children's books • creative writing • writing fiction
Learn the ins and outs of writing fiction for children. What you should know before you start. Don't underestimate the difficulty of the genre. Tips to make it easy.
writing fiction • writing for children • hints and tips • understanding children's books • creative writing • writing fiction
Become a Disciplined Writer
Many new writers wait for inspiration to strike before putting words to paper. Being disciplined means you keep inspiration burning every day.
writing fiction • writing books • successful writers • successful writing of novels for kids • creative writing • creative energy
Many new writers wait for inspiration to strike before putting words to paper. Being disciplined means you keep inspiration burning every day.
writing fiction • writing books • successful writers • successful writing of novels for kids • creative writing • creative energy
Emotional Roots of Writers Block
Writer's block can be terrifying, and it strikes out of the blue. Five ways to deal with the root cause and get the words flowing again.
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Writer's block can be terrifying, and it strikes out of the blue. Five ways to deal with the root cause and get the words flowing again.
writing fiction • writers block • writersblock • overcoming writers block • writer’s block • writer block
Finding Fresh Ideas for Kids Books
Finding fresh ideas can be a challenge for writers of children's books. Five simple ways to find inspiration.
writing fiction • writing for kids • fresh ideas • getting ideas • children • teenagers
Finding fresh ideas can be a challenge for writers of children's books. Five simple ways to find inspiration.
writing fiction • writing for kids • fresh ideas • getting ideas • children • teenagers
Getting to Grips with Character
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.
writing fiction • 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.
writing fiction • character profile development • creating character profiles • writing fiction • short story stories • writing competitions lessons tutorials
Learning to Write Books for Kids
Your sense of humour can be a draw card when you write for children. Read how four expert writers use humour to engage with their readers.
writing fiction • captain underpants • the midnight fox • dav pilkey • roald dahl • betsy byars
Your sense of humour can be a draw card when you write for children. Read how four expert writers use humour to engage with their readers.
writing fiction • captain underpants • the midnight fox • dav pilkey • roald dahl • betsy byars