Tag: creative writing
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How to Craft Powerful Conflicts In a Story
In real life, conflict is a force we tend to avoid. But in fiction, conflict is a driving force that demands the readers attention. Powerful conflict in a story will engage your readers and keep them on the edge of their seat. This article will go over how to craft conflict that will blow your…
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Who are beta readers and what do they do?
If you’ve been in the writing game for a while then you’ve probably heard the phrase “beta readers”. But, who are these people and where do you find them? Beta readers are typically unpaid volunteers that will gladly read your manuscript and provide you with feedback. In return, it’s a nice gesture to give them…
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5 ways to overcome writer’s block that actually work
Writer’s block is the downfall to nearly every writer. Let me guess, you were on a writing streak several months ago then life got hectic. Now, you’re sitting at your computer, cracking your knuckles, and as you begin to type – nothing. The imaginative words, the funny characters and the interwoven plots have suddenly erased…
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Do I Have To Get A Creative Writing Degree To Be A Writer?
Creative writing is one of those subjects that don’t require you to go to school for it. So, a short answer would be no, you don’t have to get a degree in creative writing to become a master. However, going to school for writing will help you in many ways ranging from building connections, learning…
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4 Ways To Create Realistic Fictional Characters
It’s common for beginner writers to create characters that are too perfect, too nice, and unproblematic; when in reality character creation should be quite the opposite. In this post you will discover four ways to develop your characters to become realistic by focusing on voice, flaws, situational characterization and character surprises. Figure Out The Voice…
Diamond Braxton 