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Setting the Scene in a Story

June 4, 2018 by Lori Devoti Leave a Comment
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You are reading along, a scene ends a new one begins and… Wait… Where am I? Who am I with? WHAT IS HAPPENING? I’m lost… Have you ever had this experience? If so, that writer was guilty of not setting the scene in their story or as I sometimes call it, not grounding the reader. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Scenes, Writing Craft, Writing Tips

14 Creative Challenges to Build Confidence

May 29, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
creative challenges to build confidence

When creative challenges present themselves, what is your first reaction? Embarrassingly, my first reaction in the past has been NO WAY!! Recently, I had an opportunity to write an introspective political essay. A chance to be serious, honest, and dig into myself to uncover deep feelings. My first reaction? NO WAY!!! Yet, something (inspiration? my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: creative challenges, writing inspiration

What are Beats in Fiction Writing?

May 24, 2018 by Lori Devoti Leave a Comment
what are beats in fiction writing

Beats in Fiction Writing? Honestly, beats isn’t a term I use a lot, but it is a term I hear a lot, so I thought it would be good to define what beats in fiction are and why they matter. Beats in Fiction Writing Defined According to Sandra Scofield in her book, The Scene Book, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Scenes, Writing Craft, Writing Tips Tagged: Beats, scenes, writetip

How to Find Writing Inspiration in Your Garden

May 21, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
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Creating a garden (or even being in one) is wonderful inspiration for writing. Keeping a garden journal is the perfect way to enjoy both. If you are a gardener, you can use your journal to make notes, develop to-do lists, plan your space, keep planting records and include photos of your garden as it begins … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Craft, Writing Life, Writing Prompts Tagged: writing inspiration, writing prompts

Keeping Readers Engaged: Word Choice Matters

May 16, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
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Writing is about choosing powerful, interesting, and specific words to keep your readers engaged no matter what you are writing. Keeping readers engaged means making every word count. And nothing puts me more in the mood for a session of word-nerding than wisdom from Mark Twain. ~~~ “The difference between the almost right word & … [Read more…]

Posted in: Writing Craft, Writing Tips Tagged: word choice
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