Becoming a Confident Writer: Start Before You’re Ready
1. You Are a Writer from the Start Do you consider yourself a confident writer? If not, it’s time to start. You don’t become a writer when a book is…
Exploring Key Themes Behind Powerful Stories in Today’s Writing
Exploring What Drives Modern Stories What follows is a short meander through some of the subjects, or Story Writing Themes , that you could write about that interest and affect…
Authentic Storytelling: How to Write for Yourself First
The Power of Writing for Yourself “Write for yourself,” says Elizabeth Gilbert. When writing her next book after her mega successful Eat Pray Love, she wondered how to write the…
How Creativity Fuels Writing: Exploring the Hidden Connection
The Mysterious Flow of Creativity and writing “I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes it all through me.” – William Blake, Poet Slowly, the idea comes to you, hardly…
How to Master Creative Writing and Become a Skilled Storyteller
Understanding Creative Writing As a writer you will often hear the term "creative writing". It usually refers to novels and short stories, as opposed to academic or journalistic writing. Creative…
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When Inspiration Strikes: How a Book Idea Finds You
Inspiration Strikes from the Unknown Stephen King, that fabulous author wrote in his book On Writing: “let’s get one thing clear right now shall we? There is no Idea Dump,…
The Complete Guide to Writing and Publishing Your First Book with Success
But What to write? When you have been writing for a long time, the question changes to what to not write about? Why write a book? Gain credibility. Inform, teach,…
What Makes a Writer Successful? Habits, Skills, and Attitudes
Clarity, creativity, and emotional impact that engages and connects with readers every time is what makes a good writer. Now, write down which of the following characteristics you think you…
Do I need to learn grammar before I can write?
No, you do not, but it’s important. Do not let poor grammar hold you back. I have known grammar boffs write terrible prose. I have also known people who have…
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Why do we write?
Why do we write? This statement will become obvious as the course progresses. Writing is cathartic. It's a great way to understand yourself. Enables self-reflection. Putting your thoughts on paper…
