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Writing for Therapy
The idea of writing as a therapy is not new. Being able to bare these struggles of the soul on a page could make a person feel better—or worse. My desire to write creates more stress than relief, so I … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Drama and movies, Nonfiction, Writing trends
Tagged books, Creative writing, life, Mental health, therapeutic writing, Writing, writing for therapy
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A Matter of Ego
No one really writes a novel without considering the plot beforehand. Nor do they outline the events so tightly that they know each step the protagonist will take and never vary from this initial plan. So why do we argue … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Novels, Story structure, Writing trends
Tagged architects, author, books, Creative writing, gardeners, outlines, pantser, planners, winging it, Writing, writing-tips
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The Definition of a Classic
First, you must understand that there is no one definition of a classic work. There is the assumption that the work is well-known. But, in which periods has it gained fame? If it is a current written work, will this … Continue reading
Posted in Literature
Tagged books, Classic, empire, history, Literature, Shakespeare, Writing
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