Tag: writing tip
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How NOT to write a good person who made a big mistake or acts as the antagonist in a story
Time for Bernadette to make a point about writing while ranting about movies *cracks knuckles* (if you want more of this, visit here, here, and here) How NOT to write a good person who made a big mistake or acts as the antagonist in a story First off, Frozen/Frozen II. Elsa and Anna’s parents. (They…
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Lesson from a Writing Retreat and Past and Passed and a Snow Queen
Last week I gave myself a three-day writing retreat before the onslaught of the spring season (ballet) and just life getting busier after the holidays are past and we all remember that life isn’t just about seeing Christmas lights and eating cookies and giving/getting presents (or is it? Let’s call a vote). If you ever…
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There is no Guarantee of a Good Writing Session
First Rule of Having an Effective Writing Session: understanding that there is no way to make sure that every. single. writing session is effective. While there are tips and tricks (finding the right time of day, the pomodoro method, getting rid of distractions, calling up Gandalf) there never is a guarantee. There is no magic…
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Creative Journaling (or journaling for writers)
Me: sometimes I journal before bed, which can be helpful but sometimes I get inspired and – Mom: you know I could have told you that it wouldn’t be helpful to fall asleep. Anywho, I started journaling last year. AND I LOVE IT. First off, I have two journals (though I have a lot more…
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