I'm wordy, guilty as charged. Strangely enough, I'm not a big talker, but when I do talk, I often state my points a few times in different ways before shutting up. It's my perfectionist streak coming out - the first thing out of my mouth never feels good enough, so I have to try and … Continue reading Wordiness – Why It’s a Problem and How to Recognise It
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Reblog: The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice by James Harringtons Creative Work
Publishing is a tough road to navigate. Please check out the links below. These are previous posts I’ve made about the ins and outs of publishing. They should be of assistance in your journey: […] The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice — James Harringtons Creative Work For all of … Continue reading Reblog: The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice by James Harringtons Creative Work
The Frog
No. 34/100 flash fiction stories. See the prompt that inspired it! Rain fell. Waves surged through a small pond in a small wood in a small town. And yet, the green frog sat. Croak! he said, full of joy as a wave splashed on his face. He did not need to fret; he knew the ground was … Continue reading The Frog
Creatively Human
I love people (sometimes). They're so creative! One of the reasons why I adore the arts is that they truly showcase us as human beings. No two people will ever create the exact same work of art because it's not ruled by logic or facts - it's ruled by creativity. AI art may be able … Continue reading Creatively Human
2 Quick Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
Have you ever been editing a scene that you've written and just get the feeling that something vital is missing? You've followed all the beats, made sure your dialogue is solid, fleshed out all of the characters, and yet, something isn't quite right. I've come across this feeling countless times. Sometimes, the only solution in … Continue reading 2 Quick Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
Bow Tie: A flash fiction story
No. 33/100 flash fiction stories Sylvia adjusted Jared's bow tie. His eyes darted around every which way as if he'd rather focus on anything other than her. Sylvia smiled, a twitch of her lips that Jared, of course, didn't see. "You've been undercover at least a thousand times," she said, giving him a quick pat on … Continue reading Bow Tie: A flash fiction story
Review: The Incredible Adventures of Chana in Judea by Emil Buchman
Rating: 2/5 stars - not for me Chana Buchman is an average thirteen-year-old girl. She loves her family, but they also get on her nerves, which is why she’s less than thrilled when she finds herself on a “trip of a lifetime” to Israel with her parents and four siblings. But when Chana peeks through … Continue reading Review: The Incredible Adventures of Chana in Judea by Emil Buchman
More to Life than Free Time
We work a lot. Even when we're not strictly working, other projects occupy our time. Our blogs. Stories. Hobbies. Sometimes we get to the point where even family gatherings or time with friends turns into just one more thing to add to the list. You can't wait for the day to be over because then … Continue reading More to Life than Free Time
Stick the Landing: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 10
Welcome to the final instalment in my ten-part series where we’ve gone through the ten basics of storytelling as outlined in my guidebook The 10 Lost Elements of Storytelling – a book you can get for free by subscribing to my newsletter! In these posts, we’ve pounded out the basics of these storytelling elements, but my guidebook is … Continue reading Stick the Landing: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 10
Reblog: 7 Unproductive Tech Habits and How to Deal with Them by Make Your Biz Fizz
We all know bad tech habits can really damage our productivity, but do you know which you’re prone to? Resisting the urge to interact with the technology around us can be challenging. In consequence, it’s easy to pick up bad, unproductive tech habits without being aware of them. In the rest of […] 7 Unproductive Tech … Continue reading Reblog: 7 Unproductive Tech Habits and How to Deal with Them by Make Your Biz Fizz
The Story Canvas 