take the writing course or seek a mentor, if you’re so inclined, though bear in mind thatyouhave to learn your trade, and the more time and effort you put into it, the better your chances. A teacher or mentor can’t teach you anything until you’ve done enough writing to understand...
Topics: Creative writing, Writing tips Last updated: 21 May 2021I had the idea for my YA novel, The Mapmaker's Daughter, several years ago, but it was two years before I was ready to write it and when I did the first draft was completed within six weeks. Of course, there were many...
The fantasy genre endures for many reasons. It transports us to other worlds, stimulating the imagination. It draws on powerful archetypes and symbols. Fantasy is part of the larger category of speculative fiction, and is a massive genre. Read 7 tips for writing captivating high fantasy: Why i...
Of course, a primary key to writing in the fantasy genre is to exercise one’s imagination in order to spark engaging and creative writing inspirations. As a writer practices, they will find it gets easier and easier to jump into a fantasy world of their very own creation. Until then, us...
5. I’ve invested in the BBC Maestro subscription giving me access to hundreds of hours of masterclasses on all sorts of topics, writing being the big one of course. 6. I’ve bought the Mslexia 2024 diary and planner. 7. During Black Friday 2023 I bought the Pro-writing aid lifetime...
One of the most important elements of developing your settings is where the magic and urban world meet.Writing Tips Oasisconveys it best: “There are two different ways that you can portray the city: as it is, or as it would be because of the magic”. Magic can either be hidden in pl...
This story-Russian-nesting-doll affects Sugar profoundly; he abruptly changes the course of his life. If you like Wes Anderson, then you'll love this sweet and stylized short film.* — K.G. How to watch: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is now streaming on Netflix....
Huddle Up:Although Rodgers had a few solid games over the course of the year, it was a rough season overall. It remains to be seen if Rodgers will call it a career, but if he does continue to play, he is no more than a QB2 at this stage of his career. ...
When you’re writing a scene, introduce one thing. Then add another layer to it. Add some backstory in another conversation (need tips forwriting backstory? Read that link). Better yet, make your explanation triggered by something. Your characters find something and it starts a story. Or som...
If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book. Connect with A.L. Jackson Website: www.aljacksonauthor.com Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5784542.A_L...