Using Backstory and Flashbacks – Backstory and flashbacks are two essential techniques used to enhance a story. They are also two of the trickiest methods …
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Enticing Readers
Enticing Readers Writing a catchy introduction or “hook” often eludes even the most proficient writers. The first few lines of any piece of writing are essential …
Writing Your Introduction
Writing Your Introduction You’ve got to act fast to command the interest of your audience. Since the introduction launches a book, it’s usually one of the …
Best Writing Tip from Ray Bradbury
Take Small Writing Steps for Immediately Gratification
TAKE NOTE – Sharing Your Writing
Writing – Sharing Your Work
Self-Editing
Self-Editing Self-editing is an important part of the writing process. It takes time, but it is well worth it. Reviewing your work will teach you how …
Memoir vs. Journal Writing
Anyone who believes you can’t change history has never tried to write his memoirs. ~David Ben-Gurion Memoir vs. Journal Writing A client asked me, “When is material …
Dedication
I was trying to write then and I found the greatest difficulty was to put down what really happened in action; what the actual things …
Get Out of the Box
Big ideas come from forward-thinking people who challenge the norm, think outside the box, and invent the world they see inside rather than submitting to …
Expressive writing
If you have the words, there’s always a chance that you’ll find the way. ~Seamus Heaney Expressive Writing The power of writing offers inspiration and healing. …