Writer’s Block is a Myth, but Here are 6 Tips to Get You Through
Writer’s block is a phrase that gets tossed around a lot in the writing world. At writing conferences; at workshops; at organization meetings.…
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Writing Prompt #4: Using Dialogue to Convey Setting
Setting in a story can be given through description (see Writing Promp #3). Last time we talked about creating setting through description. Today,…
Writing Prompt #3: A Place You’ve Lived-Urban; Rural; Mountains; Beach…
Setting is a story’s time and place. You cannot have a story without setting. Setting grounds the entire narrative. In books, setting can…
Beginning a Story or Scene ‘En Media Res’, or using a Wide Angle
Have you ever thought about the opening scenes of movies? If you pay attention, you will start to notice how they often begin…
Writing Prompt #2: A Place You’ve Lived-Your Town
When you think of a scene, consider starting with a wide angle lens first. Capture the bigger setting. Once you’ve done that, you…
Welcome to the WriterSpark Blog
Welcome to the Writer Spark Writing Academy blog! If you’re here, chances are you have the dream of writing and possibly publishing a…