Ask any writer and they’ll tell you that at some time or another they suffer that almost fatal illness – writers block. Over the next two days I’m going to offer some suggestions as to how you might defeat writers block. Think of the tips as a sort of antibiotic! Write about something that you [...]
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And here is one for my Scottish readers. The McCash Prize, run jointly by The Herald and Glasgow University, are offering contestants the chance to show off their creative talent but also the opportunity of sharing in a not to be sneezed at prize fund of £1,500 The panel of judges will be led by [...]
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The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is international and open to anyone who loves arranging words into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling everyone! And to all who have the ability to dream… Write a poem or short story for a chance to win cash [...]
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There are two types of feeling connected to writing: tone and mood. Tone is what the author feels, mood is what the reader feels. Today I want to look at feeling from the authors perspective. To understand what type of feeling you are trying to evoke ask yourself the following questions. Why am I writing [...]
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How often have you wondered is it worth going on, am I ever going to get published, am I ever going to get the recognition I deserve? That’s why today I’m bringing you what I think is a pretty remarkable inspirational story. Thirty years ago Larry Rushton, now a semi-retired musician entered a talent contest [...]
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