Creative Writing

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  • Read to write

    Read more to write more

     Creative writing isn't just the outpouring of words. To become a better writer you must become an avid reader. To become a better reader follow authors on facebook, twitter, and goodreads. If you are not on ...

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  • How to succeed in writing V: The Influences

    How to succeed in writing V: The Influences

    Like any other person that has attempted to create something artistic, an artist’s appreciation of another’s work is limited and unique. An artist’s appreciation of another’s work is similar to an athlete...

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  • 5 Poetry Book Contests

    5 Poetry Book Contests with March 31 Deadlines

    April may be National Poetry Month, but March offers a host of opportunities for poets. Here are 5 poetry prize contests with March 31 deadlines for poets whose collections are ready-to-go:(1) Levis Poetry Prize from Four...

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  • Education

    Wise quotes to inspire learning and springboard action (Photos)

    Succinct words empower insights and reflection.  When an outstanding quote leaps at human intellect and emotion, its words help readers rediscover the living pathways beneath their feet.   When wise words are offered by an admired or authoritative...

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  • University of Michigan gets $50 million writing gift

    University of Michigan gets $50 million writing gift

     The University of Michigan is getting $50 million according to CBS Detroit on March 7.  The wife of billionaire real estate mogul Sam Zell is giving the money to the university in order to support their “acclaimed...

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  • No standard procedure

    There is no standard procedure for creative writing

    Intent is not a necessary condition for the production of creative writing.  Its process can be stumbled upon or a premeditated act of genius.  On one hand, a certain author may garner success by consistently brainstorming, territorializing outlines...

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  • Character Development

    Character Development   If there is one thing a manga artist learns the most it is character development. Fictional writers ...

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  • Write what you know

    Write what you know

    In the world of social media your blog post, status updates, and tweets can become irrelevant noise. You have the power to change all of that. Creative writing isn't just about the great American novel, it's...

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  • Picture prompts for writing

    Using pictures for writing prompts is a fun tool to engage the visual process with the writing process. It’s a great creative writing activity that can be used for any genre of writing—short stories, poetry, novels...

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  • Journey

    Publish a creative fusion of your travel, writing, and photography

    Writing, photography, and travel are adventures in communication.  Would you find it inspirational to have the chance to share your travel experiences through writing and photography?   Combining writing and photography increases the communication power of both mediums...

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