creative-writing
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What Would Remain of Me If My Memory Were Erased?
There are definitely people out there who have suffered total amnesia, but I’m not one of them. However, I can surmise an answer. The core question hidden in the one above is “Who am I?” which I don’t think anyone knows. It’s a funny thought that the person we know best is actually a stranger. Continue reading
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Is My Life Something I’m Creating, or Something I’m Reacting To?
I’m proud to say that I have recently begun creating my own life. The majority of the time, I reacted to what life threw at me. I continuously found myself struggling and maneuvering around opposition. Sometimes I fell and forgot how to stand up. But while crawling, I made decisions to regulate my future. I’ve Continue reading
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Crafting Characters with Compelling Backstories
Stories are part of human nature. We started on cave walls using simple paints, moved on to clay tablets, then parchment, and finally, in modern times, an LED screen. Technology changed how we write stories, but one thing that has remained consistent is our love for characters. Whether they are heroes or villains, shallow or Continue reading
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Which TV Or Movie Character Do You Identify With & Why?
It took over an hour to answer this question. I initially thought of David from Schitt’s Creek. Many of my friends used to tell me “Ew, David” or “Oh my god, David!” all the time. He and I share many mannerisms. But then I started thinking of Stevie with her wry humor, Moira with her Continue reading
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What Is Special About This Moment?
I saw this question on Reddit and smiled. I wanted to give my insight and offer this question to everyone else. I’ll start by saying that I am attending college again. My semester will begin soon. I have decided on a career as a public school English teacher. I’ve volunteered in schools before and enjoyed Continue reading
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What Are You Most Proud of?
I finished the first draft of my debut novel this year and learned a great deal throughout that process. While writing, I read and watched the advice of others. Initially, I appreciated their insights, but as my writing improved, I found their advice insufficient. Their tips were typically superficial and lacked actionable steps. “Make your Continue reading
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Overcoming First Draft Challenges: The Ultimate Self-Revision Checklist for Writers
The first draft is a wild beast that every writer must tame. It moves like scared cattle and circles like sharks in red water. Even after every scene and chapter sits in its correct place, you might wonder if you have forgotten something. Below is a list of actionable steps to tighten your draft. I. Continue reading
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Setting Achievable Writing Goals for Your First Draft
Starting a new writing project is exciting until you sit down and face the blank screen. Creating something out of nothing can be overwhelming. But you are here, which means you have taken the first necessary steps to start that draft. Setting goals can transform that daunting page into a story you love. Why Set Continue reading
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