Category: Writers Resources
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Society’s Changing View of Fear and Horror
As fear evolves with society, so does the horror we create. Discover how modern horror reflects our deepest cultural anxieties and continues to captivate audiences.
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If I grow up…
Books I’ve Read: Quarter Share (Photo credit: Myles!) A few years ago, I came across a wonderful sci-fi coming of age story by one Nathan Lowell, Quarter Share. Somewhere in the story, the main character uttered the words, “I don’t know what I want to be if I grow up.” Those words have stuck with…
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20 Rules for Writing
Here are 20 rules for writing that are easy to remember, read them carefully and you will understand why. Remember to never split an infinitive. The passive voice should never be used. Do not put statements in the negative form. A verb has to agree with their subjects Proofread carefully to see if you words…
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7 Blogs to Inspire Creativity
Idea – Foster’s Chill Head (Photo credit: fostersartofchilling) Looking for inspiration in your writing or blogging, here are seven blogs with images that might spark your imagination. BibliOdyssey: Books~~Illustrations~~Science~~History~~Visual Materia Obscura~~Eclectic Bookart. Artwork taken from classic books. Book illustrations from the past have been an inspiration to me. See what you think. ConceptShips: A great collection…
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Writing
Kurt Vonnegut Eight rules for writing fiction: 1. Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted. 2. Give the reader at least one character he or she can root for. 3. Every character should want something, even if it is only…