One should never write without a Thesaurus. A writer should try to refrain from overused words like sad, happy, good etc. When you do find a synonym, be sure to double check the definition to make sure it’s meaning has… Read More ›
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Writing Tip: Value in Words
I read a comment the other day from someone who said they stopped writing poetry because it was a waste of time. I thought, they must not have been passionate about the craft because if you genuinely love poetry, then… Read More ›
Inspiration Call: What is transpiring in this picture?
Inspiration Call: What is transpiring in this picture? Tell us the story. Get creative at http://www.facebook.com/CreativeTalentsUnleashed Photo Credit © M. Deutsch/Corbis/Royalty Free Photos
Inspiration Call: Describe this Scene
Inspiration Call: Part of being a good writer is having the ability to describe a scene with words when the reader is not able to visually see it. Describe this scene to your reader. Get Creative at Creative Talents Unleashed!… Read More ›
Writing Tip: When is the Best Time for an Author to Release a Second or Third Book?
Have you entertained the thought of publishing another book? Are you questioning when the best time to release a book is? Rest assured, it’s not a guessing game. For the serious author; those that write and market themselves and their… Read More ›
Writing Tip: What Should I Write About?
“You’re going to write about that? But that’s topic’s been done to death!” This can be a problematic thing for a writer to hear. There are always common topics that we want to write about, and the fact that they… Read More ›
Inspiration Call: Creative Talents Unleashed
Inspiration Call: Tell this story. Get creative at http://www.facebook.com/CreativeTalentsUnleashed Photo Credit © © 145/Oktay Ortakcioglu/Ocean/Corbis/Royalty Free Photos
Writing Tip: Concrete Words and Images
We have previously discussed that poetry is about feelings and the senses. Therefore, your readers need to be presented with images and things that are concrete: words that are specific. A concrete word is a noun. It describes something that… Read More ›
Writing Tip: Eliminate Unnecessary Words
We have discussed using too many long or uncommon words before. It can distract your readers from your message. This time, we will discuss using unnecessary words in your writing. If you can explain something in ten words instead of… Read More ›
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