Showing posts with label writing tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing tips. Show all posts
Interesting Read : Vowel Usage and their Connotations
Hi all, just stumbled upon an interesting read over at numerology.com in the post "Numerologist Hans Decoz blogs about Symbolism, Synchronicity and Numerology."
While the article I'm sharing has nothing to do with fiction directly- the writer makes an interesting connect between the usage of vowels and how word choice can reflect accurately a sense of feeling - reading this may help you maneuver the narrative voice better perhaps?
NaNoWriMo Begins : Novel Writing Challenge
It's finally November and that can mean only one thing (other than it being Movember) - It's National Novel Writing Month!
Article : Can Being a Good Writer Make You Selfish ?
Article : Inspiration from the Outside
While most my editorials for the Doorway, here on Downright Fiction talk about looking for inspiration from an intangible spiritual realm or from musical ideas , contributor Courtney discusses how hard it can be to find something that inspires you enough to actually put pen to paper, by stepping away from it.
A realization from her work in progress novel, this article talks about indulging in physical activities that might help tap into ideas and concepts that help paint larger landscapes more easily too. We've heard about distractions working excellently to inspire creativity before - but here's her list of to-do's to help crack that writer's block.
A realization from her work in progress novel, this article talks about indulging in physical activities that might help tap into ideas and concepts that help paint larger landscapes more easily too. We've heard about distractions working excellently to inspire creativity before - but here's her list of to-do's to help crack that writer's block.
I’ve found in my own writing, the best motivation is found through trial, error, and self discovery. Some of the following techniques, I have found to be very helpful in gaining the proper motivation to finish the next novel of the century. Read More
Article : How to Write a Book
Writer Michael Lopp did a special on his blog to offer advice on writing a book by eliminating distractions, overcoming procrastination and finally getting down to it! We featured the article in our Issue, here's a quick link for our new friends and for those who missed out !
I’m going to jump right to the punch line. I’m going to start by telling you exactly what you need to do in order to finally write that book you’ve been promising yourself for the past three years. Are you sitting down? Good....Read More
Article: Make your writing more Visual
Alex Mason, one of the contributing writers from our Issue, sent in a great article to aid the writing process.
Here's a recap into the piece that might provide insight to those looking to expand the landscape of their written work - to take into account how the 'other' experiences your writing which can never be just about telling them what is happening, but infact allowing them to see and feel the action for themselves.
Last Updated August 3, 2011
Here's a recap into the piece that might provide insight to those looking to expand the landscape of their written work - to take into account how the 'other' experiences your writing which can never be just about telling them what is happening, but infact allowing them to see and feel the action for themselves.
Writing is [about] appealing to [all] the senses – [it's about] the way in which a scene looks, smells, sounds and feels. This is harder than with other forms of art because the canvas is the imagination and the brushes are words - neither of which is concrete. Read More
Last Updated August 3, 2011
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)