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Online Creative Writing Course: Description Writing Magic 9 Feb 2023 8:49 AM (2 years ago)

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Online Creative Writing Course: Irresistible Fiction 10 Apr 2021 11:48 AM (3 years ago)

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Romance Story Ideas 13 Feb 2019 8:45 AM (6 years ago)

A classic romance story has three key elements. Find out what they are, and get ideas for your own romantic fiction.

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Fear of Starting 6 Jun 2017 9:31 AM (7 years ago)

Often, people put off writing because they're afraid. Here are some tips on how to overcome fear and get words onto the page.

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Love Story Ideas 16 Feb 2017 9:38 AM (8 years ago)

Here are some prompts that you can turn into romance, suspense fiction, or romantic suspense.

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Is Your Idea Interesting Enough? 7 Feb 2017 7:05 AM (8 years ago)

Here's the secret to writing a novel that will hold your readers' interest.

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"Show, Don't Tell" Explained 18 Jul 2016 9:26 AM (8 years ago)

"Show, don't tell" is common advice in creative writing classes. But what does it actually mean? And how do you do it?

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Story Ideas: Communication 18 Jul 2016 9:23 AM (8 years ago)

Here are some ideas you can turn into stories. All of these ideas have to do with communication...

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How to Finish What You Start 13 Jan 2015 7:43 AM (10 years ago)

Do you tend to lose interest in your writing projects partway through? How can you stay inspired long enough to complete your manuscript? Here's what you need to know.

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20 Answers to "What Happens Next?" 2 Jul 2014 6:36 AM (10 years ago)

Raymond Carver offered this advice to writers: "When in doubt, have a man come through a door with a gun in his hand." Depending on your story, that's certainly one option. Here are twenty others.

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Inspiring Places to Write 28 Mar 2014 8:32 AM (11 years ago)

Sometimes a change of scenery can wake up the muse. Here are some ideas to try.

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2 Easy Ways to Get Great Story Ideas 26 Feb 2014 11:34 PM (11 years ago)

These two magic phrases will help you come up with lots of ideas.

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How to Make Your Characters More Interesting 8 Feb 2014 4:38 AM (11 years ago)

These five simple techniques will add interest to your characters -- and to your stories.

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Story Ideas: Obsessions 17 Jan 2014 12:10 PM (11 years ago)

Here are four story prompts involving characters with obsessions...

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Story Ideas: New Year's Resolutions for Your Characters 9 Jan 2014 8:34 AM (11 years ago)

Here are four fiction writing prompts about New Year's resolutions that have unexpected results...

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Story Planning Worksheet 22 Dec 2012 10:16 AM (12 years ago)

This worksheet makes it easy to develop your story ideas. Fill in the blanks to start planning a story.

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Ideas for Characters and Stories 17 Dec 2012 4:09 AM (12 years ago)

Here are some fiction prompts and ideas to get your imagination flowing. Have fun!

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"What If" Story Ideas 10 Dec 2012 8:15 AM (12 years ago)

Looking for creative inspiration? Here are some "what-if" questions that you can use to come up with story ideas.

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Lisa Dordal on Writing Poetry 10 Aug 2012 11:01 AM (12 years ago)

Poet Lisa Dordal offers advice to new poets and shares her own writing process.

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Great Story Beginnings 10 Aug 2012 9:13 AM (12 years ago)

A great story beginning captures your readers' attention and makes them want to read on. Here are some tips on how to start with a bang.

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Satisfying Story Endings 6 Jul 2012 3:15 AM (12 years ago)

The ending of a story or novel forms readers' final impression of what they have read. Here are some guidelines to help you write endings that will leave readers satisfied.

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Online Course: Bringing Characters to Life 21 Dec 2011 3:20 AM (13 years ago)

In this 8-week e-mail course, you'll learn how to create fictional characters that feel 3-dimensional and real. Make your characters and stories come alive in the reader's imagination.

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Scary Photo Prompts 27 Oct 2011 2:25 AM (13 years ago)

To celebrate Halloween this year, we've created a booklet of scary photo prompts. You can use this booklet to get ideas for terrifying or atmospheric stories or poems. Download it for free here.

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How to Find Writing Time 29 Aug 2011 7:36 AM (13 years ago)

Bryan Cohen's new book Writer on the Side offers ideas to keep you motivated and help you find writing time throughout the day, even with a busy schedule.

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Advice from a Literary Agent 26 Aug 2011 6:20 AM (13 years ago)

We asked editor and former literary agent Robin Martin to share her tips for fiction writers.

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Nancy Ellen Dodd Explains How to Write a Manuscript in 7 Stages 17 Jun 2011 1:18 AM (13 years ago)

The author of The Writer's Compass talks about becoming a writer and outlines a 7-stage process for writing a manuscript.

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Free Course: Endless Story Ideas 18 Apr 2011 8:58 AM (13 years ago)

Take this 3-day online course for free and generate lots of ideas for your fiction writing.

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Friend Us on Facebook 20 Jan 2011 2:03 AM (14 years ago)

Creative Writing Now has a new Facebook page! Come visit us there and click on the "like" button to friend us.

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Nancy Antle on Writing Children's Literature 13 Jan 2011 9:16 AM (14 years ago)

Author Nancy Antle talks about writing picture books and middle-grade fiction.

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Julie Schwietert Collazo on Writing Travel Literature 13 Jan 2011 8:29 AM (14 years ago)

Julie Schwietert Collazo teaches travel writing at MatadorU. We asked her to share some advice for aspiring travel writers.

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Levi Stahl on the Best Fiction Books for Writers 10 Dec 2010 7:48 AM (14 years ago)

Literary blogger Levi Stahl offers his picks of novels and short stories for fiction writers to study.

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Russell Rowland's Tips for Writing a Novel 24 Nov 2010 9:43 AM (14 years ago)

Novelist Rowland Russell shares some tips for writing a novel and explains why writing to publishing trends is a mistake.

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Ron Hogan on the Best Novels for Writers 11 Nov 2010 3:58 AM (14 years ago)

Writer Ron Hogan, who founded the seminal cultural blog Beatrice.com, offers his picks of novels for aspiring novelists to use as models.

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Jenny Davidson on World Building and Writing Alternative Historical Fiction 11 Nov 2010 2:39 AM (14 years ago)

Author Jenny Davidson talks about the process of writing her recent novels, which are set in an altered historical past.

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Edward Champion on the Best Fiction Books for Writers 10 Nov 2010 4:59 AM (14 years ago)

Writer and cultural critic Edward Champion recommends some novels to study as examples of character and plot development.

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Jonathan Mayhew on Reading Poetry 8 Nov 2010 10:27 AM (14 years ago)

Professor Jonathan Mayhew, author of four books about poetry, talks about recommended reading for poets.

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Publishing Short Short Stories and Hybrid Genres 3 Nov 2010 10:54 AM (14 years ago)

We spoke with the founders of Rose Metal Press, an independent nonprofit publisher specialized in hybrid genres and nontraditional literary forms.

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Scott Rice on Bad Writing 2 Nov 2010 8:15 AM (14 years ago)

The tongue-in-cheek Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest offers prizes for horrible writing. Read our interview with the competition's founder.

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Mark Athitakis on American Fiction 1 Nov 2010 7:21 AM (14 years ago)

Writer and critic Mark Athitakis discusses current trends in American fiction and book reviewing.

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Jill Esbaum on Writing Children's Books 15 Oct 2010 6:51 AM (14 years ago)

Author Jill Esbaum discusses writing and publishing children's books and how to avoid common mistakes.

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Matilda Butler and Kendra Bonnett on Memoir Writing 14 Oct 2010 3:05 AM (14 years ago)

Kendra Bonnett and Matilda Butler offer advice for new memoirists and share their experiences of writing the collective memoir, Rosie's Daughters.

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Jessie Carty on Narrative Poems 11 Oct 2010 2:05 AM (14 years ago)

Poet Jessie Carty talks about her poetic influences and what she has learned from editing a literary magazine.

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Heather Sellers on Memoir Writing 5 Oct 2010 10:51 AM (14 years ago)

Author Heather Sellers talked to us about the process of writing her new memoir, You Don't Look Like Anyone I Know.

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Michael Klam on Poetry Slams 5 Oct 2010 5:39 AM (14 years ago)

Michael Klam, Poet in Residence at Balboa Park's Museum of the Living Artist, spoke to us about performance poetry and poetry translation.

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Ari from Reading in Color on Diversity in YA Fiction 4 Oct 2010 4:09 AM (14 years ago)

The founder of the book review blog Reading in Color talks about young adult literature and her letter-writing campaign to Borders.

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Nicole Peeler on Fantasy Writing 28 Sep 2010 8:23 AM (14 years ago)

Nicole Peeler, author of the Jane True urban fantasy series, shares her thoughts on the dos and don'ts of writing fantasy.

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John Matthew Fox on How to Write Book Reviews 28 Sep 2010 7:21 AM (14 years ago)

Writer and critic John Matthew Fox talks about reviewing books and offers advice for new reviewers.

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Meredith Sue Willis on Strategies for Writing Novels 25 Sep 2010 3:44 AM (14 years ago)

Meredith Sue Willis explains her Archipelago Method for novel-writing and shares advice on maintaining momentum during the writing process.

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Skhye Moncrief on Writing Romance Novels 20 Sep 2010 9:06 AM (14 years ago)

Romance author Skhye Moncrief spoke with us about writing romance novels, what it's like to work with Druids, and her thing for kilts.

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D. Patrick Miller on Independent Publishing 18 Sep 2010 1:31 AM (14 years ago)

Author, editor, and publisher D. Patrick Miller talks about independent publishing and typical mistakes he sees in manuscripts by new authors.

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