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A Guide to Creative Writing
12 Character Writing Tips for Fiction Writers
Characters are the heart and soul of every story. Almost every great story is about people. Plot, setting, theme, and other elements of fiction are secondary to realistic...
What is Free-Verse Poetry?
Most of my favorite poems are written in free verse, which means they do not fall under the constraints of form poetry. Not that I have anything against form poetry -- it's a...
Grammar Rules: Lay or Lie
One of the most common grammatical mistakes that we see in both speech and writing is misuse of the words lay and lie. This error is so common, it even slips past professional...
Writing While Inspired
Today's post is an excerpt from Ready, Set, Write: A Guide to Creative Writing. This excerpt is from a chapter titled "Writing While Inspired," which explores the concept of...
Thoughts on Becoming a Writer
People often ask me how to become a writer. It seems like a simple enough question, until you start considering the semantics of the word writer. A writer can be someone who...
How to Write a Book
Almost every writer on the planet wants to write a book. Some have finished a manuscript and others are already published, but many more dream, talk, and think about completing a...
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