Articles related to "Writing Techniques"
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
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
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
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
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
Fiction Elements -- What is the Darkest Moment?
The darkest moment in a story is when the character has finally run up against a brick wall. There appears to be no solution, no resolution and no way out
darkest moment • drama • writing fiction • writing scenes • building conflict
The darkest moment in a story is when the character has finally run up against a brick wall. There appears to be no solution, no resolution and no way out
darkest moment • drama • writing fiction • writing scenes • building conflict
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
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
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 Exercises - Directions
A collection of writing exercises based around taking familiar ideas and coming at them from a new angle.
creative writing practise • creative writing exercises • generating new writing • creative writing revision • creative writing group discussion
A collection of writing exercises based around taking familiar ideas and coming at them from a new angle.
creative writing practise • creative writing exercises • generating new writing • creative writing revision • creative writing group discussion
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
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
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 • reluctant readers • reading ages • writing tips • creative writing
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 • reluctant readers • reading ages • writing tips • creative writing
Exquisite Corpse - A Game for Writers
Using writing games can be an excellent way of generating material during writing workshops.
exquisite corpse • writing games • creative writing prompts • peer-led writing groups • grammatically correct sentences
Using writing games can be an excellent way of generating material during writing workshops.
exquisite corpse • writing games • creative writing prompts • peer-led writing groups • grammatically correct sentences
Using Found Materials in Creative Writing
Two ideas for group workshop exercises using found materials, just to flex the writing muscles or as starting points for new work.
using found materials in creative writing • peer-led writing groups • creative writing exercises • creative writing workshop • writing poems
Two ideas for group workshop exercises using found materials, just to flex the writing muscles or as starting points for new work.
using found materials in creative writing • peer-led writing groups • creative writing exercises • creative writing workshop • writing poems
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
Copying Lesson in ESL Writing
Built upon the foundational concept of the art of Copia, the "copying" lesson helps ESL students comprehend the flexibility of and potential creativity within English.
esl • writing • esl writing • esl students • copia
Built upon the foundational concept of the art of Copia, the "copying" lesson helps ESL students comprehend the flexibility of and potential creativity within English.
esl • writing • esl writing • esl students • copia
The Words of My Roaring
Robert Kroetsch's novel <i>The Words of My Roaring</i> is repackaged and republished for a new generation.
canadian literature • robert kroetsch • thomas wharton
Robert Kroetsch's novel <i>The Words of My Roaring</i> is repackaged and republished for a new generation.
canadian literature • robert kroetsch • thomas wharton
Character Voice Writing Exercises
How do you develop an authentic voice for your point of view character? Here are some creative writing exercises to help.
point of view • character writing exercise • viewpoint character voice • creative writing exercise • narrative voice
How do you develop an authentic voice for your point of view character? Here are some creative writing exercises to help.
point of view • character writing exercise • viewpoint character voice • creative writing exercise • narrative voice
Comedy and Sci Fi
An unusual way to break writers block but very effective is to put down your work and write a comedy short story.
comedy • inventive • writing • strange • startrek
An unusual way to break writers block but very effective is to put down your work and write a comedy short story.
comedy • inventive • writing • strange • startrek
Editing How-To and Non-Fiction
Besides basic typos and grammatical errors, one of the biggest problems with non-fiction and how-to books is that they contain broken "links."
edit non-fiction • non-fiction • non fiction • edit non fiction • editing non fiction
Besides basic typos and grammatical errors, one of the biggest problems with non-fiction and how-to books is that they contain broken "links."
edit non-fiction • non-fiction • non fiction • edit non fiction • editing non fiction
Firefly: TV Can Be Art
In which we explore the nature of art on television, Joss Whedon's sweet imagination, and the question of whether art must or can appeal to the masses.
joss whedon • serenity • firefly • fox tv • television
In which we explore the nature of art on television, Joss Whedon's sweet imagination, and the question of whether art must or can appeal to the masses.
joss whedon • serenity • firefly • fox tv • television
Greywalker's Harper Blaine
Kat Richardson talks about the focus and creation of Greywalker protagonist Harper Blaine.
kat richardson • interview • characterization • cliches • writing
Kat Richardson talks about the focus and creation of Greywalker protagonist Harper Blaine.
kat richardson • interview • characterization • cliches • writing
Review of The Last Sin Eater
Cadi Forbes has been taught that the Sin Eater takes the sins of the dead upon himself. Her quest is to find if he is able and willing to do it for the living.
christian fiction • american fiction review • christian american fiction • francine rivers • the last sin eater
Cadi Forbes has been taught that the Sin Eater takes the sins of the dead upon himself. Her quest is to find if he is able and willing to do it for the living.
christian fiction • american fiction review • christian american fiction • francine rivers • the last sin eater
The Importance of Reading
This article will talk about reading in relation to writing.
writer • writing • regina avalos • genre • contest
This article will talk about reading in relation to writing.
writer • writing • regina avalos • genre • contest
1,000 Words A Day
Circumvent that nasty feeling of guilt when you miss your 1,000 words-a-day goal by narrating your life.
writing • 1000 words a day • writer tips • writer hints • writer
Circumvent that nasty feeling of guilt when you miss your 1,000 words-a-day goal by narrating your life.
writing • 1000 words a day • writer tips • writer hints • writer
Be More Enterprising!
Review of "The Enterprising Writer:How to earn $111,245 a year, writing what you like when you like" by Michael Meanwell, a handbook for writers who want to learn to run a business and earn a living.
freelance writing • freelance • the enterprising writer • michael meanwell
Review of "The Enterprising Writer:How to earn $111,245 a year, writing what you like when you like" by Michael Meanwell, a handbook for writers who want to learn to run a business and earn a living.
freelance writing • freelance • the enterprising writer • michael meanwell
Classic Authors: William Faulkner
A brief biography of William Faulkner
american literature • william faulkner • writer • biography
A brief biography of William Faulkner
american literature • william faulkner • writer • biography
Competition in Self Employment
The idea of work from home, being an entrepreneur, and enjoying self employment is one that appeals to many...and it leads to severe competition. Stand out to get the job.
competition in self employment • self employment • job • competition • freelance
The idea of work from home, being an entrepreneur, and enjoying self employment is one that appeals to many...and it leads to severe competition. Stand out to get the job.
competition in self employment • self employment • job • competition • freelance
How to Write a Bestseller: A Review of Some Writing Books for Experienced Authors
In part 2 of How to Write a Bestseller, I offer some recommendations of writing books for authors who want to take their writing to the next level.
writing books • the craft of writing • how to write a bestseller
In part 2 of How to Write a Bestseller, I offer some recommendations of writing books for authors who want to take their writing to the next level.
writing books • the craft of writing • how to write a bestseller
How to Write A First Play
Some simple guidelines on structuring the writing process, designing a plot and eliminating writer's block when writing a first play.
how to write first play • writing for theatre • structure plot • aristotle's six elements of drama • plot design
Some simple guidelines on structuring the writing process, designing a plot and eliminating writer's block when writing a first play.
how to write first play • writing for theatre • structure plot • aristotle's six elements of drama • plot design
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