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How to Make Writing Discipline Easier

Posted on July 27, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

We all have our reasons for finding writing discipline challenging, often more than one. Maybe it’s the fear of writing badly, of being a failure; or simply spinning tales in the mind without wanting to ruin them on the page. Fortunately there are things we can do to soften the blow. Just like in the…

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5 Ways to ‘Improve Your Grades’ from a Creative Writing Student

Posted on April 24, 2020November 12, 2020 by janed

Hello everyone, I hope I find you well. For those who want to continue improving their writing during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are five tips to make that happen. Even though I’m a (mature) student, you don’t need to be enrolled in anything to ‘improve your grades’ and so this article is for every writer…

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How to Get Fiction Inspiration From Your Family History

Posted on March 13, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

As I write this article I’m holding a hairdryer, trying to melt a block of frozen soup away from its non-microwavable container. I’m sure my ancestors had a better system, but then again they didn’t have freezers.  Often unconscious of the fact that Caveman Joe, Erik the Beardless and Sophie Hairdryer Soup Queen are the…

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The Breakfast Club Writing Routine

Posted on February 27, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

As I mentioned in my last post, my 2020 writing goals have fallen by the roadside; with cackling, smug weeds growing through the cracks! Although realising a while ago that simple routines are more effective, the amount of writing I’ve been expecting from myself this year has probably been too hot to handle. So I…

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Travelling Tips for Fiction Writers

Posted on January 31, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

Although many authors travel abroad for the intention of research, I wanted to explore the ways we can expand our writing horizons when it’s not our main intention. Whether it’s a family holiday or a weekend getaway, there’s always an opportunity to collect information that can be used later, whether it’s for a character, setting…

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What to Keep in a Writer’s Notebook

Posted on December 31, 2019November 17, 2020 by janed

My writer’s notebook is ‘pulchritudinous.’ Wait. What? I just discovered that this is another word for ‘beautiful’ and had to squeeze it in somewhere. Who would’ve known there was an ugly word for something so pretty? Anyway, I digress. I never used to use a notebook before I became a creative writing student, typing stories directly…

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Writing Tips From a Creative Writing Student

Posted on November 29, 2019November 17, 2020 by janed

Unlike many of the ideas I get for posts, this one wasn’t a sudden inspiration. On two separate occasions: while looking over my textbooks, then in the discount aisle of a supermarket; I thought about how much I’d improved recently.  From perking up craft to forming a daily habit, these past few months have shown me…

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10 Fine Websites for Writing Tips

Posted on November 20, 2019November 17, 2020 by janed

As creative writers, we’re well acquainted with the more familiar websites for writing tips, from Writer’s Digest to Write to Done. There are however, hundreds of other websites offering equally good advice, many of which (in my opinion) offer more original insights than the top dogs.  Here are ten of my current favourites to share!:…

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Create Your Own Writing Retreat

Posted on November 15, 2019November 17, 2020 by janed

This morning I was green with envy after seeing photos of writing retreats in exotic locations. Yet as fabulous as they were, the prices were high enough for my toast to go down the wrong way. Undeterred, after some hot dislodging tea, I decided to explore ways we could create the same experience at home….

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