Category: Writing life
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The Benefits of Writing Conferences: How to Get the Most Out of Them
Writing conferences are valuable opportunities for writers of all levels to enhance their craft, network with peers, and gain inspiration. Whether you are an aspiring author or a seasoned novelist, attending a writing conference can provide numerous benefits that can significantly impact your writing journey. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of…
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The Importance of Self-Editing: Tips for Editing Your First Draft
When creating any type of writing, whether that be fiction, non-fiction, technical, or academic, the first draft is not going to be perfect, no matter how much every writer hopes theirs is. You’ll more than likely go through a few drafts before you begin to feel satisfied with the quality of your work. A lot…
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The Art of Show, Don’t Tell: A Guide for Writers
If you’re in the creative writing field, you’ve probably stumbled upon the writing tip ‘show, don’t tell,’ but what exactly does that entail? ‘Showing’ instead of ‘telling’ prioritizes writing that presents your plot and characters through action instead of exposition. That is, instead of directly stating how a character feels or how a scenario played…
