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Changing Point of View in Fiction
Viewpoint editing can be tricky. Here are tips for making a successful change from first person point of view to third person, or vice versa, with examples. more...
Creative Writing Exercises for Description
Include all five senses - sound, smell, taste, touch and sight - in descriptive writing to build vivid scenes and settings. Here is a creative writing exercise to help. more...
Point of View Definitions and Examples
The Point of View (POV) determines the narrator of a story and how much the reader knows. Writer use first, second or third person, limited or omniscient, with purpose. more...
Develop a Distinct Writing Voice
Good writers have their own literary voice: a use of language, syntax and style that is unique. Here are some tips to develop your own writing voice in fiction. more...
For writers who like to plan their stories, and therefore not need as many major revisions, the Snowflake Method is a great step-by-step way to write a novel. more...
The final draft of a novel manuscript includes revision for pace, a dialogue read-through, and line editing. more...
Newbery Award winning author Avi gives how-to-write advice in "A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing." more...
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Would you like to write a story or perhaps a novel this summer but simply don't know where to begin? Perhaps the answer is a writing prompt. more...
Writers can freewrite, draw on personal experiences and reflect on their interests to develop successful story topics, as this guide explains. more...
How to Write a Good Rough Draft
This article explains how to write a content-rich, creative first draft - and cautions against the desire to edit during the rough draft writing process. more...
How To Reduce Stress Over Writing
For many, writing is a stressful task that causes undue worry and anxiety. This article has advice on how to make composition fun again. more...
A writer faces many decisions, not the least of which is deciding which point-of-view is best for telling a particular story. more...
Creative Writing Exercises to Inspire
Need some exercises to get those creative juices flowing? Here are some ideas to make even the least imaginative brain loosen up. more...
Creative Writing Exercises for Inspiration
Need some exercises to get those creative juices flowing? Here are some ideas to make even the least imaginative brain loosen up. more...
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