One of the hardest things about writing, at least for me, has been creating deadlines for myself and sticking to them. It sounds simple enough, in theory, to set a target date whereby you plan to have a project or… Read More ›
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Write as if Nobody will Read It
Writing as though nobody will ever read your work can be a difficult task to master. It involves opening yourself up, lowering your guard and allowing all of the emotions and memories you keep locked privately in your head to… Read More ›
Writing Tips 3
Hi, everyone! Here are another six writing tips that I hope you’ll find useful and, just like my previous post of this kind I’ve opted to go with a number because I think I’ve used up all of the synonyms… Read More ›
Recycling your Work
If you’re anything like me, then you’re apt to have notebooks, computer folders and stacks of paper full of unfinished work that at one point or another, you were excited or at the very least, mildly enthusiastic about. I have… Read More ›
Stephen King’s ‘On Writing’
Over the last few years, a lot of people have suggested that I read the book ‘On Writing’ by Stephen King, though for one reason or another I had never actually gotten around to doing so. However, it was recommended… Read More ›
Creating A Daily Writing Habit
Writing every day can be challenging, especially for those of us who have a busy schedule due to work or family commitments. It can be tough to set aside some time when you can be alone with a notepad and… Read More ›
Writing Tips 2
Hi everyone, I couldn’t think of any other ways of saying ‘more’ than the ones that I’ve already used (even with the help of the internet), so I had no other choice than to stick a number on the end… Read More ›
Reading Books About Writing Books
There are a great many books out there that offer hints, tips and other tidbits of information about both the art and act of writing, some of which are very good and have been an asset to me. A book… Read More ›
Writing out of Order
Some people like to work in a lovely, clean, linear pattern and I class myself as one of those people. In general, I prefer things to be neat and orderly but even more so when I write. No matter what… Read More ›
Creating Atmosphere
Creating atmosphere in a work of fiction can be incredibly tricky, but there are things you that you can do to increase your chances of doing it successfully. For instance, when you are describing the setting from a character’s point… Read More ›
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