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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 can help to balance negativity. •…
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 published or when accolades come. You are a writer the moment you declare it. Just like…
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 modern society. Remember though, trends influence reader…
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 next book for the millions of adoring fans. For this new…
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 noticeable at first, but gradually momentum builds, and you…
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 writing is writing to add ‘colour’, where…
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, no Story Central, no island of the Buried Best Sellers; good story…
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, and share information. • Improve your status in your field. • Gain…
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 already have, and which you lack. I believe that…