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NaNoWriMo Challenge: why writers should do it
Cari Bennette of Jet Writers shares tips for overcoming NaNoWriMo hurdles. Well, here it is November again and once more the National Novel Writing Month has started. Is this the year you'll get that novel written? We’re about to give you nine good reasons why you should go through with it...
November 4th, 2014
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The secrets of writing humour
It is said that writing humour is the most challenging type of writing, but being able to write comedy is an excellent skill to add to your writing toolbox. Why is learning to write humour so important? There are a number of reasons: 1. Humour writing contains important elements of craft Humour w...
November 3rd, 2014
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Write better description: What Marquez can teach us
Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez was praised for his lyrical, vivid descriptions among other aspects of his work. By studying his prose, you too can write better description: The most famous works of Garcia Marquez are the novels One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of...
October 15th, 2014
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5 easy ways to research your novel
Writers tend to be split in their feelings about research with some enjoying it and others dreading it. Almost every writer will need to do at least a little research from time to time, but there are a number of methods available to get you the information that you need. Not every novel requi...
October 1st, 2014
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How to choose a book title: Titles that sing
Although it is said that you can't judge a book by its cover, most of us would have to admit we have been attracted to or put off a book by its title. If you want to build your audience, knowing how to choose a book title is crucial. So how do you choose the right one? For a lucky few works ...
August 13th, 2014
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Writing wabi sabi
Writing wabi sabi is a concept borrowed from the Japanese that has to do with accepting impermanence and imperfection. Applying this concept to writing can lead to a way of seeing the world that results in greater creativity. The words are difficult to translate directly because they express a st...
July 9th, 2014
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How to write humour like Jerry Seinfeld
To write humour like Jerry Seinfeld, you need to understand the structure of his humour as well as the anatomy of humour in general so you can write your own comedy: How to write humour like Jerry Seinfeld in 5 steps: Step 1: Don't betray the effort your joke took to create. A large part of humo...
July 2nd, 2014
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Stephen King's writing tips: Learning from the greats
Stephen King is one of the most popular writers of all time, and his book On Writing is widely considered one of the best books on the topic. Here is a distillation of some of his top tips for writers in any genre. • Grammar matters, but it isn't everything. King urges writers to avoid adver...
June 19th, 2014
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Joseph Campbell's mythology: How to structure your story
Joseph Campbell was a writer who identified a structure common to many myths that he named the hero's journey. You can use Joseph Campbell's mythology to structure your own fiction regardless of the genre or type of story you want to tell. Campbell combined his knowledge of myth and religion with...
May 26th, 2014
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Novel ideas: An easy exercise for finding them
[Today's guest post is by Janice Hardy of Romance University. When you're finished reading, find a novel idea using our central idea finder] Finding fresh novel ideas is a daunting process, even when you know exactly the kind of story you want to tell. But sometimes you dont know what you want to...
May 12th, 2014
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Writing lessons from masters of craft
One of the wonderful things about writing is that we are surrounded by teachers. The books you read can teach you something (good or bad) about the art of writing. Here are some of our favourite lessons from some of our favourite master writers: 8 writing tips from authors who won the NobelWha...
April 8th, 2014
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Creating your own budget MFA in Creative Writing
Studying for an MFA in fiction writing can be expensive. Even though not everyone can afford to study creative writing at university, you can create your own budget MFA in creative writing. Pool writing resources and build a library of articles and tips to return to when you need ideas and inspir...
April 8th, 2014
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