Tag: writing help
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The Positive Effect of Reading on Your Writing Skill and Style
Reading works written by other people has always been encouraged throughout childhood, but it is a task that should be continuously encouraged throughout life—especially if you are a writer. Reading for pleasure can lead to inspiration for storylines, world-building, character development, or even stylistic writing choices. Seeing how an author whose work you enjoy builds…
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Make sure your story has a clear message or takeaway.
One of the first things I realized about storytelling is the importance of identifying the core lesson before starting the writing process. It’s crucial to ask, “What is the main idea?” and understand the lesson I want my audience to take away. This is true even in fiction. Starting with a summary that conveys the…
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Create your basic book writing to-do-list
This week I had a meet and greet at the community college where I’ll be teaching a series of book publishing courses in the spring. The meet and greet was awesome! It was a great chance for students interested in the course to swing by, meet their instructor, and ask any questions they may have.…
