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Book Review – The Anatomy of Story
John Truby teaches writers to tell a strong story in The Anatomy of Story. Literature, theater & film examples show premise, story structure, moral argument, scene, etc. more...
Fiction Story Ideas - Dream Journals
Looking for original fiction story ideas? Harness your subconscious creativity with a dream journal, then adapt for a great story. more...
Using Real Places as a Story Setting
Set a fictional story in a real place: use local maps and topography to start, and include the flavor of the town for an accurate, vivid sense of place. more...
Story Starters for Creative Writing Exercises
Lists of simple story starters make great creative writing exercises for group work or daily writing practice. Pick one of these writing prompts to begin. more...
Interview With Novelist Elizabeth Buchan
Best-selling novelist Elizabeth Buchan talks about how she writes, challenges of writing historical novels, getting a literary agent, and tips for writers. more...
More New England State Arts Grants
Writer's grants are available from state art councils. Grants in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York range up to $10,000. more...
Writer's grants are available from state art commissions in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. more...
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Pen Names From Mark Twain to J.D. Robb
By: Tracy Morris
Samuel Clemens, Stephen King and the Norah Roberts have used pen names. Although writer may adopt a pen name for many reasons, hiding an identity isn't always a factor. more...
Author Dreams Big in a Small Town
By: Carmen Thomas
Small town girl Glenda Davis publishes her first book with aspirations of more books to come. more...
Writer Finds Inspiration and Publication
By: Carmen Thomas
After many years of trying different things, author Kimberly Love finds her way back to her first love, writing, and meets success. more...
An Interview With Upcoming Author Jonty Stern
By: Holly Stacey
Series 8 Big Brother contestant Jonty Stern talks candidly about writing, politics, and Dr Who. more...
An Interview With Elaine Bousfield
Elaine Bousfield is a newly published writer of young adult fiction who has stormed onto the scene with first book Albion. more...
Writing Down The Bones – Book Review
By: Roberta Goli
Writing Down The Bones is a simple to read, straightforward book on the art of writing, filled with writing practices, examples and helpful tips for the budding writer. more...
Fiction Writing Exercise – Tour Guide of a House
By: Ryan Werner
With this exercise, a writer will be able to turn rooms both real and imagined into history. From there, the details and the story should come forth. more...
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