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A Guide to Creative Writing
20 Fun and Inspiring Character Writing Ideas
Creating a realistic character is one of the most difficult challenges in writing a piece of fiction. We've all read stories in which the characters were dull or hollow; they...
What is a Homophone?
Homophones are those annoying words that sound exactly alike but have different meanings and are often spelled differently. They give English teachers nightmares, cause headaches...
Self-Expression in Creative Writing
A lot of people first come to creative writing because they want to express themselves. Emotions are running high, ideas are flying, and opinions are in full supply. What better...
What’s the Difference Between Good Writing and Great Writing?
A good piece of writing holds your attention. It flows smoothly and everything makes sense. It's interesting and a pleasure to read. Great writing, on the other hand, doesn't...
What’s Your Writing Plan?
When I first started writing, it was a spontaneous affair. I was a teenager, lying on my bedroom floor; I think I was talking to someone on the phone, and I'm certain music was...
Journal Prompts for Dreamers
Where do dreams come from? Many philosophers, psychiatrists, and other experts, as well as everyday people, have made conjectures about the sources of our night visions. But they...
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