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A Guide to Creative Writing
Finding Meaning in Poetry
We humans are programmed to find meaning in everything. We find patterns where none exist. We look for hidden messages in works of art. We yearn for meaning, especially when...
Homophones: Affect vs. Effect
Homophones can be confusing. Luckily, there's an easy way to remember affect vs. effect. I see it all the time: affect and effect mixed up as if they were completely...
How to Transform Words Into Writing Inspiration
I recently flipped through my copy of Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge's Poemcrazy: Freeing Your Life with Words (aff link), and after just a couple of chapters, my imagination was on...
What Are Beta Readers, and Should You Use Them?
By the time you've finished your manuscript and are ready to show it to agents and editors -- or self-publish and put it in front of readers -- you have almost certainly lost the...
Writing Resources: Wonderbook
This post contains affiliate links. Jeff VanderMeer's Wonderbook is not your average tome on the craft of writing. It's more like a portal, and once you enter, writing becomes a...
From 101 Creative Writing Exercises: Moral Dilemmas
Today's creative writing exercise comes from 101 Creative Writing Exercises, a book I wrote on the craft of writing. This book takes you on an adventure through creative writing....
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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.
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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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