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A Guide to Creative Writing
Mysterious and Thrilling Fiction Writing Prompts
Sometimes it's hard to start a new writing project. Maybe you're overwhelmed by too many ideas and can't decide which one to tackle. Or maybe you're searching for the right idea,...
Poetry Writing Exercises: Alliteration and Assonance
Today I'd like to share an excerpt from 101 Creative Writing Exercises, a book that encourages you to experiment with different forms and genres of writing while providing...
How to Misuse Punctuation Marks
What is it about punctuation marks that cause so many bad sentence constructions? You know the sentences I'm talking about. They've got random commas, missing quotation marks,...
Originality in Storytelling
Most storytellers strive to write fresh, original stories. They're hoping to come up with an idea that's never been done before. Is that even possible? Most stories are built...
Poetry Writing Ideas and Activities
A poem can come out of nowhere and land on the page, fully formed, in just a few minutes. A poem can also be the result of hours (or weeks) of laboring over line breaks, word...
Constraints and Creativity for Writers
Lots of writers feel restricted by rules and constraints. I've seen writers rail against constraints ranging from the submission guidelines on an agent's website to the...
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What’s the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing
What’s the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing fosters a broader and deeper understanding of stories and how they are developed. Learn to craft characters, plot, setting, and theme, and find out how to apply literary devices and storytelling techniques that take narrative writing to the next level. Pick up What’s the Story? and start developing your storytelling skills today.
Story Drills: Fiction Writing Exercises
Story Drills: Fiction Writing Exercises is packed with lessons and exercises to help you learn the craft of storytelling. You’ll get practical tools and techniques for story development; study and analyze your favorite stories; gain experience through writing practice; and get questions and worksheets to help you create stories that resonate with readers. Get your storytelling skills in shape. Pick up Story Drills today.
101 Creative Writing Exercises
Explore fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction writing with exercises that stretch your skills and your imagination.
You’ll discover tools and techniques that will improve your writing through fun yet practical projects that you can submit and publish.
101 Creative Writing Exercises gives you plenty of practice and fresh ideas.
1200 Creative Writing Prompts
Are you looking for fresh creative writing ideas? Do you want to try writing in new forms and genres? 1200 Creative Writing Prompts is packed with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction prompts that will inspire and motivate you to write.
If you tackle just one prompt per day, this book will provide you with writing ideas for over three years. Spark your next writing project today.
10 Core Practices for Better Writing
Each of the ten practices presented in this book strengthen your writing skills and promote excellence. By adopting these simple but effective writing practices, you will master the craft of writing. All it takes is dedication and self-discipline.
10 Core Practices for Better Writing is ideal for writing groups, classes, and workshops as well as individuals who want to improve their writing.
Start your journey toward better writing today.
Ready, Set, Write:
A Guide to Creative Writing
Ready, Set, Write: A Guide to Creative Writing takes you on a tour through various forms of writing, tools of the trade, creativity techniques, and practical tips for writing. Plus, there are plenty of writing projects and activities for you to explore as you stretch and tone your writing muscles.
Written for hobbyists and aspiring professionals alike, Ready, Set, Write is ideal for young and new writers, but it also works as a refresher for seasoned scribes.
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