Nine ways to show a character’s personality Virtually infinite ways exist to show a character’s personality, but all should follow one simple, guiding principle: It must reveal and be grounded in the character’s motivations, that is, wh…

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Lotus Laterns Floating In Electrified Air A part of my spirit and soul was left in South Korea

Take a look at my latest post on Substack!
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The Caretaker's Lamps: a written in verse poem A translucent figure -

My latest poem is on Substack! Poetry readers please give it a look :)
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Submitting do’s and don’ts for magazines So you’ve got a story written and are about to send it to a magazine or a publisher. Congratulations! One of the largest barriers preventing beginning writers from becoming established is that…

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Trust the story already lives inside you. 😼✨

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WHISPERS FROM THE MUSE — Inspiration for Word Weavers & Dream Chasers #sherrybriscoe #amwriting #authorlife #books #creativewriting #indieauthors #writer #stories #writingadvice #writinglife #writingtips #bookaholic #bookworms #ilovebooks #ilovereading #goodreads #creativity #bookstagram

𝕭𝖑𝖚𝖊 𝕮𝖗𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖆𝖑 𝕷𝖎𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖆𝖗𝖞 𝕸𝖆𝖌𝖆𝖟𝖎𝖓𝖊 — 𝕾𝖚𝖇𝖒𝖎𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖘 𝕺𝖕𝖊𝖓
Your words matter.
Your voice deserves to be heard.
Submissions are now open.
Let your story breathe.
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Flash Fiction is a short-form writing exercise: land a complete story in 100 words. Tiny space, big impact at spark.thestoryshack.com #FlashFiction #CreativeWriting #Storytelling

Should you always follow ‘rules’ of writing? Show don’t tellUse active voiceTell the story in present tenseAs a writer, you’ve probably heard these and a thousand other “rules” about writing. As an editor, I’ve certainly advised them as well.…

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The latest edition of 'The Lawnswood Luminance' is available with writing by 16 newly-published writers! So much to read: conspiracy theories, a history of feminism, Sports news, gaming news, student photography, & a Dragnogoth!🐲 #creativewriting #studentnewspaper #studentjournalist #WeAreLawnswood

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4 Must-Knows for Your Author’s Website • On website, text is king, design is queenThere’s a lot of great stuff out there about what a website should look like and how to build one. Yet the most important element of any website is the wo…

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From Data to Human Insight The Writer’s Circle

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How to Format Your Paperback: Quick, Easy to Understand, Practical Tips #amwriting #writingcommunity #writingfeedback #indieauthor #indieauthors #CreativeWriting www.amazon.com/dp/1948872269

Create Meaningful Settings in Your Story Setting is the story’s time and the place in which the plot unfolds. Sometimes it’s referred to as the “scene.”For example, in “Star Trek: The Original Series”, the setting typical…

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🔥 Rising from the ashes isn’t a comeback — it’s a rebirth.

Music made me. The fire shaped me.
The Dream Factory by Soul‑Spirit ✍️

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Author: Soul-Spirit ✍️

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15 Days to Go

There are 15 days remaining to submit your entry to the CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition.

Explore the 15 categories and submit your work at:
www.cyaconference.com/competition

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Been working on a new novel this year and I finally wrote the scene that brings the plot together last night. Pantsing is scary sometimes but when it all comes together its worth it.

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The 1992 Undo Trap. 🐀
There’s a specific madness in early digital art. No stylus, just a mouse like a brick, and the power to erase your sins with a click. I once spent an afternoon perfecting a curve until it was a hollow victory.
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Write Stuff Contest | St. Louis County Library Branch Construction Closure

#STL parents: Calling all kids and teens in grades 3-12 with a talent for #creativewriting! The #StLouis County Library is holding a contest for all #writers. There will be prizes for the winners.

Learn more and enter the Write Stuff Contest here: www.slcl.org/children-fam... #writing #stlouismo

How to Find Lit Agents, Publishers for Your Writing Once you’ve written your novel or short story, the question arises of where to you send it. If following the traditional publishing route, the answer depends on what type of work you’ve writte…

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Coffee, Reflections, and Music Hey, reader: democracy or despotism? You decide

On #writing a #book, the #writer creates a private space between the #reader and themselves. It is this intimate relationship that I seek when I take a book off my shelf and rest it on my lap
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Crafting Compelling Travel Scenes in Fantasy Travel scenes are a key part of fantasy and adventure stories, but they’re also one of the easiest areas for pacing to fail. Too often, writers see the journey as a necessary link between major events, filling pages with scenery that looks impressive but feels empty. The truth is, an epic travel scene isn’t about distance or grandeur—it’s about change. If nothing changes during the journey, readers will notice immediately.

If your travel scenes seem like filler, this article will fix that. Discover how to make every journey full of tension, character development, and memorable storytelling. #WritingTips #FantasyWriting #Storytelling #Worldbuilding #CreativeWriting #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity

Writers of Bucks, Beds and Northants! Just 3 more days to submit #poems #shortstories or #creativenonfiction and maybe perform at our April Festival! Send us a piece about a specific place in #MiltonKeynes by 30 March: mklitfest.org/raisingvoice...

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How I Learned to Write Better with DeepSeek’s Lessons My journey through 12 self-study lessons — and I thought I could write

I thought I could write. Then I spent 12 weeks letting an AI teach me. From Harry Bricklayer to my own cat's story — here's what I learned about silence, rhythm, and why a book beats the movie. 🧵👇
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Genre Roulette is a creative writing exercise that forces your story to pivot styles mid-session for agility. Spin at spark.thestoryshack.com #GenreWriting #CreativeWriting #WritingPrompt

Taylon Wilkinson | Substack Aspiring screenwriter who occasionally gets it into his head that people want to read his opinions. Sometimes they're not half-bad.

I'm still figuring it out, but you can follow my work while I pretend to be a writer over on Substack. - substack.com/@flyboy972?u...

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Good morning everyone ☕️

Have a lovely day✨️

"Every thing I need to survive is within me, including my desires, and all my desires resides within you."
From- 'With Pen In Hand'
lyriciam ❤️
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Writing will push you to your limits, and that’s where the good stories are ⛰️✍️
Lean into the climb 📖

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