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A Guide to Creative Writing
Figurative Language in Poetry Writing
What is figurative (as opposed to literal) language? Figurative language says one thing but means another. However, figurative language does not intend to deceive. There is an...
What’s in Your Creative Writing Notebook?
This post contains affiliate links that earn commissions from qualifying purchases. I've been collecting writing notebooks and journals since I was a teenager. Most writers I...
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Better
As I travel around the internet reading blogs, watching interviews, and listening to podcasts on writing, I've noticed that much of the focus is not on writing at all. There's a...
Ten Tips for Writing a Book
Writing a book is a big deal. It takes a lot of time and effort, especially if you want to do it right, which means creating something that people will find entertaining or...
What If? Writing Exercises for Fiction Writers
This post contains affiliate links that earn commissions for this website from qualifying purchases. Good fiction includes many different elements: believable characters,...
15 Tasty Creative Writing Prompts
Today's post features a selection of prompts from 1200 Creative Writing Prompts. Enjoy! We all want our writing to be compelling, even mesmerizing. One effective way to captivate...
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What’s the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing
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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.
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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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