Writing Tips and More
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I sincerely hope that these writing tips help with your writing, and enjoy the fun comics!
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5-50 Challenge (Writing Activity) Synonyms and Vague Descriptions
This challenge practices skills such as:
-Use of synonyms
-Mystery metaphors
-Vague description to build up mystery
-Comparison between regular and mystic
Book Shorts - Magic Doesn't Solve Everything... Did You Realize This?
Don't pass this off as a silly story written by a kid.
Because my books are more than that. Unfortunately, too many people misunderstand.
Below, I explain why I wrote this scene in my book "The Moondust Adventures".
It's much more than you think.
Book Shorts - The Meaning of a Single Gum Wrapper
I was surprised when a reader pointed out this one small scene in my book, telling me it had touched him deeply.
Why? Let's take a look.
Life on the Oregon Trail - A Letter From A Pioneer
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live on the Oregon Trail, where rattlesnakes and highway-men could jump out at you at any instant?
You're in luck because you're about to find out.
Short Story: Perspective of a Popcorn Kernel
An unusual story from the perspective of a popcorn kernel.
(Personification example for kids, as well as worldbuilding in writing.)
My Comics - Water Cycle
If you’ve seen my “About the Author” section in each of my books, you know that I like to draw.
More specifically, like to draw comics.
So when the chance to draw a comic for a school project arose, I took it eagerly.
But things didn’t work out as I expected...
The Source of Inspiration
Writer’s block.
The absolute worst adversary a writer can have.
Writer’s block will steal your imagination, make you sweat as you stress out, and give you headaches as you try to think.
I got Writer’s block before.
How did I get past this challenge? How will I get my inspiration back?
Creating unique story characters is hard - this is How I did that
What makes a character stand out from others? How are they different? This was a question I used to wonder about. To satisfy my curiosity, I experimented until I found a way for me to create a unique, special character. I'll explain all the details in this article.
"Perfect" can be bad for Characters – but why?
Perfect. Characters must never be "Perfect". But why? Why
must characters always have flaws and internal conflict?
I asked myself this many times. And after searching, I found the answer to my complicated question. This article explains the confusing mystery of why "Perfect" may be great in reality – but not for story characters.
Take a peek inside to find out!
A Story can Sprout before you Start Writing
Is thinking and planning really that boring and mundane? Or
are they just useful, vital techniques that may prevent writer’s block and
encourage imagination and organization in your story?
I used to doubt this method. Then I tested it.
Do you think this method will work for you? Not sure?
Read this article!
Without this, Stories become Dull…
Do you ever feel… suddenly for no reason, your writing seems… dull? I had this moment as I looked over the first draft of my story’s content– The Legendary Judges of Magic. Something was definitely missing.
Wait… why did it seem like none of my characters were happy?
Was it… funny moments that were missing?