8 tips to increase creativity and break writer's block
Sometimes the door is closed to you and there is much to carry forward in your writing. Here are 8 tips on how to increase creativity and break that pesky writer's block.
Writing advice: dialogue. For the birds.
Writing dialogue can seem like a hard climb but there are simple ways to refine your technique. By no means is this an exhaustive piece. These are observations that have served us in the past and hope they can help you too. Yes, that photo of a puppy is there to grab your attention. Now on to serious matter.
The first sentence problem. Advice for the birds.
A great first sentence can, and will, influence how the reader judges your story. Coming up with one can be taxing but it doesn't need to be. Here are few simple ways to approach the construction.
Writing advice: character creation. For the birds.
Creating multi-dimensional characters isn't difficult, but it takes more than just a simple backstory and physical description. There are various, simple techniques in this piece that help you on your way to creating vivid characters who are the engine that drives the plot.
Writing advice: Pacing. For the birds.
Joshua LA Jones imparts some of the writing wisdom he's gained since the early days of his writing career. He covers constructive criticism, scene structure, editing and pacing.