Writing Tips
5 Stephen King’s Writing Tips To Become A Better Writer
When you hear a bump in the night, you’re scared. When you see a shadow pass by in the corner of your eye, you’re scared. Why are you scared? Probably because of Stephen King’s horror stories. Stephen King is the author of The Shining, Carrie, Cujo, and 51 other titles. He has also written 200 short stories and published 7 books under a different name. Seeing as he is an extremely successful author, Stephen King’s writing tips are perfect for aspiring authors just like all of you! So, without further ado… 5 of Stephen King’s Writing Tips For Aspiring…
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Tips For Decreasing Writing Errors
Ever since you began writing, odds are there have been mistakes in your work. Don’t feel bad about that, it happens to every single writer out there. Every writer—whether they are just starting out or if they are well established in the field—has made writing errors. It is impossible to not make any mistakes in your writing. However, it is possible to decrease the writing errors that you make. After following these tips for decreasing writing errors, you will have a sound piece of writing that is complete, and you will be ready to begin getting published! 4 Tips…
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How To Copyright A Pen Name And Remain Anonymous!
Pen names have been a part of literature for as long as literature has been around. Women authors used to write under male names, some authors didn’t want to be known as authors, and some wanted to write outside of their established genre. The same reasons for using a pen name exist today and, no matter what your reason for choosing to write under a pen name is, it is important to know how to copyright a pen name. While it isn’t possible to copyright they actual pen name itself, the U.S. Copyright Office offers protection for any work…
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Writing ‘Other Characters’ Into Your Next Book
You have already read about protagonists and antagonists on this blog, but so far we haven’t taken the time to discuss the other characters that give your story a sense of substance and reality. There are over 7 billion people in the world; your book is bound to have some background characters. While by definition they are in the background, it is important to make them seem real to your readers. The other characters in your novel are what help move your main characters along, try not to forget them or make them one-dimensional. Give them personality, describe what they…
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How To Start A Memoir About Your Life
Writing a memoir can sometimes seem fickle. You may think, “I’m not famous. Nothing memorable has ever really happened to me. What is the point?” However, you could not be more wrong. Everyone’s life has experiences that make them feel something deep within themselves. Writing these experiences down can not only help you as a person figure out your own feelings about life, but can help your readers too. Learning how to start a memoir is the first step to learning a little bit more about yourself. Tips for How to Start a Memoir The first tip for how to…
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