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Let's Get That WRITE
Writing can be fun! Check out these different ways to make writing a breeze. Writing is not just reports anymore.
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Writing can be fun! Check out these different ways to make writing a breeze. Writing is not just reports anymore.
writing • writing for kids • kids and writing • writing ideas • writing ideas for kids
Contest Winners and Crime Clues
Take a look at the winning essay in our recent contest. Maybe it will get your creative juices flowing. Then play an amateur detective on a new site.
detective fiction • detective • contest • contest winner • fiction
Take a look at the winning essay in our recent contest. Maybe it will get your creative juices flowing. Then play an amateur detective on a new site.
detective fiction • detective • contest • contest winner • fiction
Creative Writing Ideas – Get Past Writer's Block
Writer's block is a natural part of any scribbler's life - and can be one of the most discouraging aspects of being a writer!
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Writer's block is a natural part of any scribbler's life - and can be one of the most discouraging aspects of being a writer!
get past writer's block • getting past writers block • creative writing forum • creative writing ideas forum • creative writing brainstorming
Freelance Travel Writing Ideas
Ideas for travel articles are everywhere. Here are some tips to come up with some great ones that will get an editor's attention.
writing travel articles • travel ideas that sell • saleable article topics • get an editor's attention • brainstorm terrific ideas
Ideas for travel articles are everywhere. Here are some tips to come up with some great ones that will get an editor's attention.
writing travel articles • travel ideas that sell • saleable article topics • get an editor's attention • brainstorm terrific ideas
I've Got Nothing to Write About!
If you want to be a writer, but have no story ideas to start with, these exercises will help you.
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If you want to be a writer, but have no story ideas to start with, these exercises will help you.
writing • writer • write • ideas • write about
Ideas in Creative Writing – Fantasy Fiction
Writing fantasy can be exciting, creative, and extremely fun if one already has a deep love for the style and worlds associated with the genre.
writing fantasy fiction • how to write fantasy fiction • creative writing ideas fantasy • fantasy elves • fantasy dwarves
Writing fantasy can be exciting, creative, and extremely fun if one already has a deep love for the style and worlds associated with the genre.
writing fantasy fiction • how to write fantasy fiction • creative writing ideas fantasy • fantasy elves • fantasy dwarves
Ideas in Creative Writing – Setting
The players are useless without a stage to perform on, and so your characters - no matter how well drawn and interesting - are useless without a great setting!
creative writing ideas setting • creative writing setting atmosphere • creative writing ideas world building • creative writing ideas setting characters • world building tips
The players are useless without a stage to perform on, and so your characters - no matter how well drawn and interesting - are useless without a great setting!
creative writing ideas setting • creative writing setting atmosphere • creative writing ideas world building • creative writing ideas setting characters • world building tips
Starting First Book for Kids
So you want to try writing a book for children. But it all seems so overwhelming. Where do you start?
writing for kids • starting to write • writing children’s books • writing for children • getting inspiration
So you want to try writing a book for children. But it all seems so overwhelming. Where do you start?
writing for kids • starting to write • writing children’s books • writing for children • getting inspiration
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.
novel • ideas • fiction • writing • idea
Learn how to generate ideas and what to do with them once you've got them.
novel • ideas • fiction • writing • idea
Tips to Access Creativity
Does your writing need a little creative kick? Creativity can be found everywhere, all you need to do is open up to it to let it flow into your life.
creativity • writing • creative writing • inspiration • finding creativity and inspiration
Does your writing need a little creative kick? Creativity can be found everywhere, all you need to do is open up to it to let it flow into your life.
creativity • writing • creative writing • inspiration • finding creativity and inspiration
Writing All Day Long
Don't wait until you're sitting in front of your computer to capture some of life's greatest novel-worthy moments.
writing • record ideas • finding time to write • ideas for writers • writing technique
Don't wait until you're sitting in front of your computer to capture some of life's greatest novel-worthy moments.
writing • record ideas • finding time to write • ideas for writers • writing technique
Writing for Fun
One of the most enjoyable activities in the world is writing a story. In this article, we will learn some of the basics of writing short story fiction.
story • tale • writing • idea • setting
One of the most enjoyable activities in the world is writing a story. In this article, we will learn some of the basics of writing short story fiction.
story • tale • writing • idea • setting
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
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 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 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.
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Many new writers wait for inspiration to strike before putting words to paper. Being disciplined means you keep inspiration burning every day.
writing books • successful writers • successful writing of novels for kids • creative writing • creative energy
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
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 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 for kids • fresh ideas • getting ideas • children • teenagers
The Publishing Process
You've finally sent off your first children's book to a publisher. What happens to your manuscript in that seemingly endless period before you receive a reply?
publishing • how a book is published • submitting manuscripts • publishing process • publishing a book
You've finally sent off your first children's book to a publisher. What happens to your manuscript in that seemingly endless period before you receive a reply?
publishing • how a book is published • submitting manuscripts • publishing process • publishing a book
Back to School and Early Fall Writing Prompts
Fall is almost here. It's time for writing about August, back to school, setting goals, football, and Labor Day! Use these free ideas for encouraging student writing.
back to school writing prompts • creative august goal setting writing ideas • fun end of summer essay projects • labor day writing list • football goals bulletin board
Fall is almost here. It's time for writing about August, back to school, setting goals, football, and Labor Day! Use these free ideas for encouraging student writing.
back to school writing prompts • creative august goal setting writing ideas • fun end of summer essay projects • labor day writing list • football goals bulletin board
Developing a Plot from a Character
Ways to use back story, everyday life and different types of plot to develop a simple character idea into a full length novel for kids.
kids books • write books for children • creative writing • fiction writing tips • writing ideas
Ways to use back story, everyday life and different types of plot to develop a simple character idea into a full length novel for kids.
kids books • write books for children • creative writing • fiction writing tips • writing ideas
Free Summer Holiday Lesson Plan Writing Prompts
Celebrate June, July and August with free summer holiday writing prompts and fun ideas and projects about vacation, Father's Day, Fourth of July, and Independence Day.
free summer writing prompts • fourth of july creative writing ideas • father's day journal activities • independence day hands-on projects • june holiday activities
Celebrate June, July and August with free summer holiday writing prompts and fun ideas and projects about vacation, Father's Day, Fourth of July, and Independence Day.
free summer writing prompts • fourth of july creative writing ideas • father's day journal activities • independence day hands-on projects • june holiday activities
Get Going with Writing your Novel
You've got an idea for a story you'd like to write, but your first attempts make you want to give up. Follow these six steps to move past the first stage of despair.
kids books • write books for children • creative writing • fiction writing tips • writing ideas
You've got an idea for a story you'd like to write, but your first attempts make you want to give up. Follow these six steps to move past the first stage of despair.
kids books • write books for children • creative writing • fiction writing tips • writing ideas
How to Write Every Day
"Write every day" - It's one of the most popular pieces of advice given to writers, but how is it done? Here are some tips for making daily writing easier.
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"Write every day" - It's one of the most popular pieces of advice given to writers, but how is it done? Here are some tips for making daily writing easier.
write every day • writing every day • daily writing • writing daily • how to write every day
Ideas in Creative Writing – Plotwriting Exercise
The plotting of the story - it's pace, flow, and content - dictate your overall success.
writing fiction • creative writing ideas • plot development • themes and message • character creation
The plotting of the story - it's pace, flow, and content - dictate your overall success.
writing fiction • creative writing ideas • plot development • themes and message • character creation
Ideas in Creative Writing – Science Fiction
Science fiction writers face competition from other speculative fiction writers in a genre that is expanding very quickly into film, video games, other markets.
writing speculative fiction • writing fantasy • writing science fiction • writing sci fi • creative writing fantasy
Science fiction writers face competition from other speculative fiction writers in a genre that is expanding very quickly into film, video games, other markets.
writing speculative fiction • writing fantasy • writing science fiction • writing sci fi • creative writing fantasy
Learn How to Show Not Tell
'Show don't tell' is one of the most popular pieces of advice given to learner writers. This article teaches practical ways to do just this.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
'Show don't tell' is one of the most popular pieces of advice given to learner writers. This article teaches practical ways to do just this.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
Learn Ways to: Show Don't Tell
Writers are often told 'Show Don't Tell.' This article teaches ways to achieve this through writing dialogue.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
Writers are often told 'Show Don't Tell.' This article teaches ways to achieve this through writing dialogue.
creative writing • writing craft • kids books • write books for children • fiction writing tips
More On The Third Step In Memoir-Writing Success
There are many different aspects to consider when creating a written voice, the hardest of which is translating the intended meaning of something to text.
memoir writing tips • memoir writing tricks • conveying meaning with writing • use of punctuation to convey meaning • use of sentence structure to convey meaning
There are many different aspects to consider when creating a written voice, the hardest of which is translating the intended meaning of something to text.
memoir writing tips • memoir writing tricks • conveying meaning with writing • use of punctuation to convey meaning • use of sentence structure to convey meaning
Online Writing Websites for Creative Ideas
Online writing websites that can give you creative ideas and tips for for nonfiction, article writing and creative writing of all types.
online writing • creative ideas • writing ideas • creative writing • writing resource
Online writing websites that can give you creative ideas and tips for for nonfiction, article writing and creative writing of all types.
online writing • creative ideas • writing ideas • creative writing • writing resource
Organizing How-To Content
How-to and instruction books are an important part of the non-fiction book market. With so much competition, it is important to organize them for your readers' benefit.
organizing writing • organizing non-fiction • organizing ideas • ideas • organizing
How-to and instruction books are an important part of the non-fiction book market. With so much competition, it is important to organize them for your readers' benefit.
organizing writing • organizing non-fiction • organizing ideas • ideas • organizing
Overcoming Writer’s Block
Writers sometimes experience the phenomenon known as Writer's Block, involving temporary loss of inspiration and creative writing ideas to allow for continued writing.
writer's block • creative writing ideas • overcoming writer's block • choosing a writing style • writer's tips
Writers sometimes experience the phenomenon known as Writer's Block, involving temporary loss of inspiration and creative writing ideas to allow for continued writing.
writer's block • creative writing ideas • overcoming writer's block • choosing a writing style • writer's tips
Resume Writing for Teachers
Teacher resume writing is really no different than regular resume writing. Here are a few tips to help you along.
esume writing for teachers • preparing a resume for a teaching position • professional experience • resume writing help • best resume writing
Teacher resume writing is really no different than regular resume writing. Here are a few tips to help you along.
esume writing for teachers • preparing a resume for a teaching position • professional experience • resume writing help • best resume writing
Winter Writing Prompts
Writing inspiration can be found all around you. In the winter months, use these writing prompts to find creative ideas for your fiction or overcome writer's block.
writing prompts • creative writing • writing ideas • character development • overcoming writers block
Writing inspiration can be found all around you. In the winter months, use these writing prompts to find creative ideas for your fiction or overcome writer's block.
writing prompts • creative writing • writing ideas • character development • overcoming writers block
Writing Books that Kids Relate To
Childhood emotions are an invaluable source of energy to vitalize your creative writing for children. Use your memories to create a bond between author and reader.
writing for children • creative writing • assets for writers • using childhood memories • kid’s lit
Childhood emotions are an invaluable source of energy to vitalize your creative writing for children. Use your memories to create a bond between author and reader.
writing for children • creative writing • assets for writers • using childhood memories • kid’s lit
Writing in a Journal
Explore the different ways to incorporate journal writing into the classroom. Students and teachers will benefit greatly by the journal.
journal writing ideas • journal entry idea • journal writing prompts • writing in a journal • daily journal writing
Explore the different ways to incorporate journal writing into the classroom. Students and teachers will benefit greatly by the journal.
journal writing ideas • journal entry idea • journal writing prompts • writing in a journal • daily journal writing
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
Edit for Facts and Reading Level
How to edit your book for children, focusing on fact checking and reading level.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
How to edit your book for children, focusing on fact checking and reading level.
kids books • write books for children • writing books for children • writing stories for children • write books for kids
Holiday Writing & Drama for Kids
Holiday and cold weather writing starters and drama ideas for elementary and middle school. Language arts teaching lesson tips for teachers and homeschooling families.
winter writing ideas and games • kids holiday writing and drama • fun language arts teaching lesson • language arts improvisation games • holiday and winter stories
Holiday and cold weather writing starters and drama ideas for elementary and middle school. Language arts teaching lesson tips for teachers and homeschooling families.
winter writing ideas and games • kids holiday writing and drama • fun language arts teaching lesson • language arts improvisation games • holiday and winter stories
How to Generate Ideas for Fiction
For beginning writers looking for solid story ideas, this exercise can free up the mind and get the creative juices flowing.
writing • writing exercises • writing exercise • fiction writing • fiction ideas
For beginning writers looking for solid story ideas, this exercise can free up the mind and get the creative juices flowing.
writing • writing exercises • writing exercise • fiction writing • fiction ideas
How to Keep a Writing Inspiration Book
Finding creative inspiration and overcoming writer's block can be easy. A notebook of creative prompts and ideas will help you find writing inspiration anywhere.
how to find writing inspiration • how to overcome writer's block • how to get story ideas • how to get article ideas • writing quotes
Finding creative inspiration and overcoming writer's block can be easy. A notebook of creative prompts and ideas will help you find writing inspiration anywhere.
how to find writing inspiration • how to overcome writer's block • how to get story ideas • how to get article ideas • writing quotes
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
Using a Personal Journal While Writing Fiction
A personal writing journal is different from a diary, and can be a helpful strategy for writing a book and plotting a novel or short story.
personal journal • creative journaling • journaling software • writing a book • writing fiction
A personal writing journal is different from a diary, and can be a helpful strategy for writing a book and plotting a novel or short story.
personal journal • creative journaling • journaling software • writing a book • writing fiction
Write Books that Help Children
That raging, fuming, temper tantrum can be a useful tool for igniting your writing, and it can help the children who read it to manage their anger too.
anger management children • anger management classes • anger management for children • anger management for kids • kids books
That raging, fuming, temper tantrum can be a useful tool for igniting your writing, and it can help the children who read it to manage their anger too.
anger management children • anger management classes • anger management for children • anger management for kids • kids books
Female Highwaymen
We think travelling by British Rail is hazardous, but compare it with the stagecoach traveller of yore. Okay, the journey times were similar, but there was every chance that a gun-toting woman “dressed in man’s attire” would relieve you of your possessions. Judging by the number of songs, there were either an awful lot of these ladies of the road, or else the exploits of one or two really captured the public’s imagination.
female highwayman • cross-dressing • martin carthy • ballad • song
We think travelling by British Rail is hazardous, but compare it with the stagecoach traveller of yore. Okay, the journey times were similar, but there was every chance that a gun-toting woman “dressed in man’s attire” would relieve you of your possessions. Judging by the number of songs, there were either an awful lot of these ladies of the road, or else the exploits of one or two really captured the public’s imagination.
female highwayman • cross-dressing • martin carthy • ballad • song
How to Write Travel Articles
In How to Write and Sell Travel Articles, author Smith discusses getting started, getting information and getting it right
learn to write travel articles • researching • writing and selling • how to write and sell • tourists and travellers
In How to Write and Sell Travel Articles, author Smith discusses getting started, getting information and getting it right
learn to write travel articles • researching • writing and selling • how to write and sell • tourists and travellers
Mail Box Project for Young Writers
If you hope to inspire your child to write and send mail the old-fashioned way, this project is the perfect motivator.
mailbox project for kids • collecting supplies for writing • writing letters and notes • organizing writing supplies • kids'writing supplies
If you hope to inspire your child to write and send mail the old-fashioned way, this project is the perfect motivator.
mailbox project for kids • collecting supplies for writing • writing letters and notes • organizing writing supplies • kids'writing supplies
Software for Writers
A summary of some software programs for comic book writers and all writers in general.
software • writers • comic book • scriptwriting • idea tracker
A summary of some software programs for comic book writers and all writers in general.
software • writers • comic book • scriptwriting • idea tracker
Creative Journaling Topic Ideas
If you are keeping a journal and are having trouble finding ways to fill up those blank pages, try a few of these topic ideas for your journal.
journaling topic • themes for journal entries • journal • journaling • blog
If you are keeping a journal and are having trouble finding ways to fill up those blank pages, try a few of these topic ideas for your journal.
journaling topic • themes for journal entries • journal • journaling • blog
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