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Stock and Cloned Characters in Storytelling
I was recently reading a novel, and a few chapters in, I realized I had mixed up two of the main characters. In fact, I had been reading them as if they were a single character....
How to Learn Poetry
Art is often viewed as a fun and leisurely activity. This is partly due to the fact that creating and consuming art is, in fact, fun. The best stories and poems flow so...
Creative Writing: Journals
Today's post is an excerpt from Ready, Set, Write: A Guide to Creative Writing, a book that provides tips and tools for writers while serving as a broad roadmap for anyone who...
How to Get the Right Kind of Writing Help
I often receive requests from people who are seeking writing help. Some are seeking professional services; they want someone to edit a book they've written or coach them through...
Using Metaphors to Enhance Your Writing
A while back, I wrote a piece that had nothing to do with food, but food became a running metaphor while I was revising. The food metaphor was so delicious (or maybe I was so...
Writing Resources: Grammar Girl
This post contains affiliate links. As a writer, it's only natural that I pay attention to the mechanics of my craft, which is why I'm always on the lookout for useful writing...
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