Articles related to "Writing Technique"
Overcoming Writer's Block
Have you ever suffered writer's block? Learn how to overcome that obstacle and make your writing live again.
writer's block • overcoming writer's block • writing • writing techniques • writing exercises
Have you ever suffered writer's block? Learn how to overcome that obstacle and make your writing live again.
writer's block • overcoming writer's block • writing • writing techniques • writing exercises
Short Stories - A Strong Opening
A short story has to catch readers in the first paragraph - try these ideas for an opening that will hook them at once and then reel them in.
short story • opening paragraph • larry mcmurtry • annie proulx • writing exercises
A short story has to catch readers in the first paragraph - try these ideas for an opening that will hook them at once and then reel them in.
short story • opening paragraph • larry mcmurtry • annie proulx • writing exercises
Short Stories - Point of View
Point of view is a key feature in any story - trying several different approaches can help in deciding on the voice that will serve the story most effectively.
short stories • point of view • writing techniques • narrative stance • first person
Point of view is a key feature in any story - trying several different approaches can help in deciding on the voice that will serve the story most effectively.
short stories • point of view • writing techniques • narrative stance • first person
Showing vs. Telling
A refresher course on "showing" versus "telling". How to recognize dull narrative in our fiction and replace it with exciting, interesting alternatives.
fiction • writing technique • creative • showing • telling
A refresher course on "showing" versus "telling". How to recognize dull narrative in our fiction and replace it with exciting, interesting alternatives.
fiction • writing technique • creative • showing • telling
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 Technique to Improve Flow
Article helping authors writing non fiction to improve their writing process and flow of ideas through a piece, be it a book, article, blog or ebook.
writing • non fiction • course • technique • book
Article helping authors writing non fiction to improve their writing process and flow of ideas through a piece, be it a book, article, blog or ebook.
writing • non fiction • course • technique • book
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.
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 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.
writers block • writersblock • overcoming writers block • writer’s block • writer 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.
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 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
How to Write Narrative Nonfiction
By using the sort of narrative writing techniques normally associated with fiction writing, you can bring dynamic life to a nonfiction article or nonfiction book.
how to write narrative nonfiction • how to write narrative • how to write • narrative nonfiction • fiction techniques
By using the sort of narrative writing techniques normally associated with fiction writing, you can bring dynamic life to a nonfiction article or nonfiction book.
how to write narrative nonfiction • how to write narrative • how to write • narrative nonfiction • fiction techniques
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.
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.
captain underpants • the midnight fox • dav pilkey • roald dahl • betsy byars
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 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
Writing Entertaining Teen Novels
Readers want to engage with you, the author. The secret to doing this is to get caught up emotionally as you write. Tips on how to write unforgettable stories.
creative writing • writing books • novels • engaging with your reader • writing humour
Readers want to engage with you, the author. The secret to doing this is to get caught up emotionally as you write. Tips on how to write unforgettable stories.
creative writing • writing books • novels • engaging with your reader • writing humour
Writing for Reluctant Readers
Many children today have not learned to read for pleasure. Eight tips for writing chapter books that will appeal to reluctant readers and hook them on reading for life.
chapter books for reluctant readers • writing for reluctant readers • chapter books • reluctant readers • reading ages
Many children today have not learned to read for pleasure. Eight tips for writing chapter books that will appeal to reluctant readers and hook them on reading for life.
chapter books for reluctant readers • writing for reluctant readers • chapter books • reluctant readers • reading ages
Writing Lessons from Margaret Mahy
2006 Hans Christian Anderson award winner, Margaret Mahy, has the following sound advice to aspiring writers: Be Persistent! Work Hard! Be Tough! And Read! Read! Read!
margaret mahy • advice for aspirant writers • advice for writers • writing for children • children’s writers
2006 Hans Christian Anderson award winner, Margaret Mahy, has the following sound advice to aspiring writers: Be Persistent! Work Hard! Be Tough! And Read! Read! Read!
margaret mahy • advice for aspirant writers • advice for writers • writing for children • children’s writers
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
Analyze Books to Write Well
Analyzing a book to find techniques that work requires more than just enjoying the story. Here are tips to find real-life applications of all the advice for write
analyzing books • writing techniques • tips on writing • genre writing • how to write books
Analyzing a book to find techniques that work requires more than just enjoying the story. Here are tips to find real-life applications of all the advice for write
analyzing books • writing techniques • tips on writing • genre writing • how to write books
Dividing a Novel into Chapters
Novels are divided into chapters to provide breaks for readers and to heighten suspense. What is the best way to divide a book into chapters?
dividing a book into chapters • writing chapters • novel writing • plotting • writing techniques
Novels are divided into chapters to provide breaks for readers and to heighten suspense. What is the best way to divide a book into chapters?
dividing a book into chapters • writing chapters • novel writing • plotting • writing techniques
Finding Your Voice as a Writer
A Unique voice is essential if you want to succeed as a writer. Ways to make your voice stronger.
writer’s voice • finding your voice • oral storytelling • storyteller • drawing on the right side of the brain
A Unique voice is essential if you want to succeed as a writer. Ways to make your voice stronger.
writer’s voice • finding your voice • oral storytelling • storyteller • drawing on the right side of the brain
Freelance Writing: Nature Articles
Tips for writing nature or wildlife articles for magazine submission, plus freelance online writer resources.
freelance writing • earn money writing • proofreading • write about animals • wild animals
Tips for writing nature or wildlife articles for magazine submission, plus freelance online writer resources.
freelance writing • earn money writing • proofreading • write about animals • wild animals
Query Writing
Techniques and tips to help with query writing including a sample query letter.
query writing • tips for the new freelance writer • sample query letter • writing resources • a query letter
Techniques and tips to help with query writing including a sample query letter.
query writing • tips for the new freelance writer • sample query letter • writing resources • a query letter
Searching for the Third Voice
"Persona poems," where the poet becomes someone or something else, are not just for children. Careful creation of a character can add colour and power to your poem.
voice in poetry • persona in poetry • character in poetry • poetry and drama • t.s. eliot on voice
"Persona poems," where the poet becomes someone or something else, are not just for children. Careful creation of a character can add colour and power to your poem.
voice in poetry • persona in poetry • character in poetry • poetry and drama • t.s. eliot on voice
Turning Minuses Into Plusses
Every musician goes through setbacks--here are a few tips to help you get past them and move on to the next level.
musicianship • songwriting • songwriting tips • music writing • music writing tips
Every musician goes through setbacks--here are a few tips to help you get past them and move on to the next level.
musicianship • songwriting • songwriting tips • music writing • music writing tips
When the Editor Says "No"
Most writers are sensitive, creative people who find rejection letters particularly hard to handle. Advice on coping with rejection, disappointment and criticism.
writing for kids • publishing your creative writing • writing books for children • receiving rejection letters • handling the critics
Most writers are sensitive, creative people who find rejection letters particularly hard to handle. Advice on coping with rejection, disappointment and criticism.
writing for kids • publishing your creative writing • writing books for children • receiving rejection letters • handling the critics
Why Poets Read Gertrude Stein
Soul-mate of Picasso, Cubist word-painter, American poet Gertrude Stein is hard to read. But you can learn a lot as a developing writer from making the effort.
gertrude stein • modern american poetry • avant garde writing • sound poetry • cubism
Soul-mate of Picasso, Cubist word-painter, American poet Gertrude Stein is hard to read. But you can learn a lot as a developing writer from making the effort.
gertrude stein • modern american poetry • avant garde writing • sound poetry • cubism
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
Writers,Creativity and Depression
It has long been known that writers, artists, and others who work in creative fields can become prone to depression, especially just after completion of a project.
writing • depression • plotting • creative writing • novel writing
It has long been known that writers, artists, and others who work in creative fields can become prone to depression, especially just after completion of a project.
writing • depression • plotting • creative writing • novel writing
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 Suspense
An intriguing beginning to a novel makes a person want to read on. How does a writer make a gripping start that gets readers hooked?
narrative hook • writing fiction • writing novels • writing techniques • creative writing
An intriguing beginning to a novel makes a person want to read on. How does a writer make a gripping start that gets readers hooked?
narrative hook • writing fiction • writing novels • writing techniques • creative writing
Do you Need a Plot Outline?
The most difficult part of writing a book is planning ahead of time where it will lead. That is why a good plot outline is so essential.
plotting • writing • craft of writing • novel writing • outlining
The most difficult part of writing a book is planning ahead of time where it will lead. That is why a good plot outline is so essential.
plotting • writing • craft of writing • novel writing • outlining
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
Fostering Kids' Writing Skills
Learn how to minimize the struggle and help your child be a better, more enthusiastic writer with these classroom and parent-tested techniques.
developing writing skills in children • fostering the craft of writing in children • how to help your child be a better writer • improving student writing • tips for unblocking writer's block
Learn how to minimize the struggle and help your child be a better, more enthusiastic writer with these classroom and parent-tested techniques.
developing writing skills in children • fostering the craft of writing in children • how to help your child be a better writer • improving student writing • tips for unblocking writer's block
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
Six Books on The Craft of Writing
There are so many how-to books about writing one could easily fill a room. But which books are really needed to help improve writing skills?
writing • writing fiction • reference • craft of writing • writing techniques
There are so many how-to books about writing one could easily fill a room. But which books are really needed to help improve writing skills?
writing • writing fiction • reference • craft of writing • writing techniques
When your Book Gets Criticized
Every writer gets criticized, fairly and sometimes unfairly. What you can learn about coping with criticism so that you are strengthened by it, not broken down.
online writing schools • critiques • creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing
Every writer gets criticized, fairly and sometimes unfairly. What you can learn about coping with criticism so that you are strengthened by it, not broken down.
online writing schools • critiques • creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing
Writing Simply But Effectively
Pruning your writing of unnecessary clutter is a great way to energize your prose. Tips on cutting back on verbiage.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
Pruning your writing of unnecessary clutter is a great way to energize your prose. Tips on cutting back on verbiage.
creative writing tips • writing tips • online creative writing • creative writing advice • tips for writing
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