Creative Fiction Writing

"Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it." George Santayana. Writing historical fiction involves more than taking a story and substituting carriages for cars. The historical novelist must do her best to understand the mindset of the people she writes about, even while she explores the timeless and universal desires common to human beings of every time and place. This book describes historical fiction, tells the writer how to research, how to construct an authentic historic story world, and how to make the reader feel as though he or she is in the midst of the action. ...

Your Story Matters is an indispensable and inclusive guide not only to the how of writing, but also the why. Nikesh Shukla, author, writing mentor and best-selling editor of The Good Immigrant, knows better than most the power that every unique voice has to effect change. Everyone has a story inside that only they can tell; all you need is the friendly, informal and practical advice in this audiobook to help draw it out and let you know that your story is worthy of being told.

There’s nothing like a well-crafted, guided story starter to put a stop to that dreaded empty computer screen! Story Prompts That Work includes enough detailed prompts to write a story a week for an entire year (and then go back and use the prompts again the next year). Each prompt has enough options and examples that they’ll work well for just about anyone. Carly Berg is a freelance writer who’s also been both an editor and a teacher, so she’s got you covered on this one. Other Books by Carly Berg: Writing Flash Fiction: How To Write Very Short Stories and Get Them Published (Then ...

When was the last time you had writer's block? You wanted very badly to write, but you couldn't think of what to write about! This collection of writing prompts will get your creative juices flowing and having you fill up page after page in no time, at all! This collection of writing prompts is a powerful and useful reference to use whenever you need something to kick-start your writing! And best of all, you have no excuse to not get started right away!

Ignite Your Imagination with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts for gothic, dark romance, cosmic horror and paranormal storytelling! Unleash your inner storyteller with 200 Days of Gothic: Writing Prompts! Perfectly crafted for writers, enthusiasts, and dark fiction lovers alike, this book is your ultimate guide to conjuring up tales that will haunt your readers after the sun comes up. Dive into a treasure trove of eerie, twisted, strange and enchanting prompts designed to spark creativity and bring your most spine-chilling ideas to life. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting ...

Can you walk and talk at the same time? How about Jabber Walk? Can you write and draw and walk and journal all at the same time? If not, you're in luck: exuberant, blue-cheesy cilantro man Juan Felipe Herrera, Poet Laureate of the United States, is here to teach you everything he knows about being a real-life, bonified, jabberwalking poet! Jabberwalkers write and speak for themselves and others no matter where their feet may take them - to jabberwalk is to be a poet on the move.

Make your novel the best it can be with veteran novelist Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION. In this book, you'll discover the five-draft system to help you move from creative author to exacting editor, and how to resolve the problems in your novel, deepen characters, and strengthen your writing. You'll also learn how to polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication. Benefits of this book include: - Unlocking the power to make your novel the best it can be - Discovering emotional depth and captivating stories - Transforming your writing to a professional level What's included in ...

Science fiction is all about exploration. We want to know more about the known world, but especially the unknown. It is in that idea of unlimited potential that the sci-fi genre was born. Whether you are a novice or writing professional, the prompts contained in this book are designed to give you more food for thought when crafting your creative works. The book is also segmented in order to give you the most common science fiction themes and concepts.

Some of us are compelled to share our creative visions through the written word. If we want to stay true to our dreams of being writers, then we should embrace the writing life. Embracing the writing life means giving into the joys and the challenges of our chosen art form. Embracing the writing life means living fully, being present in the moment, and finding meaning in the smallest things. This is how we fill our creative well, after all--with life. Whether you are new to writing or have many years under your belt, embracing the writing life may be the best thing you can do for yourself ...

Up until now, middle school hasn't exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he's not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he's going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it's shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?

Transform your writing with Beginning and Ending Your Novel, the ultimate guide to crafting captivating beginnings and unforgettable endings. In this lesson, book 15 in the Writing Lessons from the Front series, multi-published author Angela Hunt shares her secrets to creating a winning start and a satisfying finish that will leave readers hooked long after they've finished the last page. Benefits of reading this book: - Learn the key elements of a successful beginning and how to avoid common pitfalls - Discover the most popular types of endings and how to craft a "twist" ending that will ...

The intersection of motherhood and creative life is explored in these writings on mothering that turn the spotlight from the child to the mother herself. Here, in memoirs, testimonials, diaries, essays, and fiction, mothers describe firsthand the changes brought to their lives by pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering.

★Great Dialogue Can Mean the Difference Between a Bestseller and a Bomb!★ Sharpen your storytelling by learning How to Craft Killer Dialogue. Ever wonder what techniques Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino use to master the dialogue for their slick and highly quotable crime stories? Want to create the heart-warming introspection often found in the minds of characters like the ones in books by Judy Blume? Or maybe, you prefer to plumb the depths of layered subtext as powerfully displayed in the works of artists like Toni Morrison? With this comprehensive guide, you will find all those ...

“Distingida amiga: Arribo al despatx mort de son, per culpa de vostè. M’he passat la nit en blanc llegint la seva novel·la, sense poder deixar-la. Feia molt de temps que cap llibre no m’havia tret el son d’aquesta manera. Trobo aquesta novel·la simplement formidable. És la seva obra mestra.” (Carta de Joan Sales a Mercè Rodoreda, 1961)

“Totes aquestes pàgines, poètiques i patètiques, sense un gra de sentimentalisme, m’han emocionat profundament, i les últimes m’han deixat sense alè. Sembla mentida que amb elements tan simples es pugui arribar a una tensió tan extraordinària...

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I invite you to join me in March on a remarkable journey of creativity and collaboration, where the boundaries between human imagination and artificial intelligence intertwine. Over the course of a month, I embarked on a unique project. Each morning, I would think about a story, imagining the characters and action, the setting and conflict, and I would craft a set if instructions for what I wanted and then present it to an AI chatbot. The AI, using its vast knowledge and sophisticated language models, would then craft a short story based on my prompt. The result was a collection of tales ...

Do you want to write your own life story but don't know how to turn real events into fiction? Now with updated writing advice! This inspirational guide shows you in 10 easy steps the creative process of how to turn your life into a novel. Helena goes through the writing process when using your own life experiences as a basis for a story. Write Your Story shows you how to: Research your own life Find the right genre for your life story Create an engaging plot and story arc Shape strong characters out of ‘real’ people Use dynamic dialogue Stop worrying about what people might think of ...

Struggling to start your short story? This book is here to inspire you! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer seeking fresh ideas, Write Your Short Story is your go-to guide for crafting compelling narratives. Begin with a concise introduction to short stories and their key elements, followed by practical tips to enhance your writing. Then, dive into 101 creative story prompts, thoughtfully organized into three categories: situations, first sentences, and last sentences. Feel free to mix and match these ideas to spark your next masterpiece! Why choose this book? 101 unique ...

Have you written a book, or intend to? - Are you aiming for mainstream publication? - Do you intend to self-publish? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer overload of helpful information available on the internet? Are you thinking of taking a course in writing? - Are you struggling with self-doubt or lack of confidence? If so, this book is for you. In plain English, the author, who has been there, done it, demystifies the whole publishing circus. For the prospective author, there's a mass of good information available on the internet - the key is in knowing what to look for in the first place. ...

In this easy-to-follow guide, you'll discover the essential techniques needed to craft believable, memorable characters. We'll debunk common myths about writing compelling, dynamic characters and provide answers to the most-asked questions. This will ensure you avoid making the same mistakes others do - nobody wants a 1-star review, right?