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Sometimes when I feel a lot of things I will sit down and write short stories/snippets of alternate worlds where I can try and makes sense of the one I'm currently occupying. Trying to work out what a character is feeling and how they might wrestle with problems (which my or may not mirror issues I'm going through) helps a lot to process things back in real world. I struggle to name and handle my emotions, but through a 3rd party, they can become more easily accessible.
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Sometimes when I feel a lot of things I will sit down and write short stories/snippets of alternate worlds where I can try and makes sense of the one I'm currently occupying. Trying to work out what a character is feeling and how they might wrestle with problems (which my or may not mirror issues I'm going through) helps a lot to process things back in real world. I struggle to name and handle my emotions, but through a 3rd party, they can become more easily accessible.
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George Orwell shared ‘6 rules for writing’ in 1946. People say they’re more essential than ever.
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/george-orwell-ex1/
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George Orwell shared ‘6 rules for writing’ in 1946. People say they’re more essential than ever.
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/george-orwell-ex1/
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Ready to skyrocket your Medium reach? 🚀
Emojis: 📈 ✍️ 🔍
Hashtags: #MetaPromptMagic #AudienceGrowth #WritingHacks
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https://medium.com/@rogt.x1997/from-20k-views-to-podcast-invites-the-3-step-meta-prompt-formula-for-thought-leaders-a137504e3000 -
Don’t worry, well-known authors don’t always get it right, either. Sherrinford Holmes and Dr. Ormond Sacker became Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. There are some things you should consider when you give your fictional characters names (I've included a checklist).
https://mathiasblack.com/how-to-pick-character-names/
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Do you question whether you should write? Do you wonder whether it’s “worth it”?
https://mathiasblack.com/why-your-creative-writing-is-worthwhile-and-how-to-get-started/
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Do you question whether you should write? Do you wonder whether it’s “worth it”?
https://mathiasblack.com/why-your-creative-writing-is-worthwhile-and-how-to-get-started/
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Agree or disagree?
“Always carry a notebook. And I mean always.” — Will Self, Rules for Writers
https://mathiasblack.com/why-the-notebook-is-still-the-writers-best-friend/
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Once I understood turning points, my own ability to bring my characters to life within the plot of a story got a lot easier.
https://mathiasblack.com/the-three-essential-turning-points-on-your-characters-journey/
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"Harlan dreads what will happen to his mother if she doesn’t get the perfect Thanksgiving that she’s asked for." 😳
Characters need to be motivated by dreams or dread — here's how to do it. 👇
https://mathiasblack.com/how-to-write-characters-that-dont-bore-readers-to-death/
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The 5 things your scene needs to shine. Here's a checklist your can keep handy as you write. ✅
https://mathiasblack.com/a-simple-5-point-checklist-to-help-you-write-faster-and-revise-less/#writingcommunity #writing #creativewriting #tech #writingtips #writinghacks
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Yes, there are questions writers should ask while reading. 20+ questions in the article below. 👇
https://mathiasblack.com/how-to-read-like-a-writer-step-1-to-becoming-a-master-storyteller/
(Plus a close reading of the opening of a Daphne Du Maurier story...)
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👉 ”The choice of the point(s) of view from which the story is told is arguably the most important single decision that the novelist has to make, for it fundamentally affects the way readers will respond, emotionally and morally, to the fictional characters and their actions.” – David Lodge, The Art of Fiction
https://mathiasblack.com/how-to-pick-a-storys-point-of-view/
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When should you tell and when should you show? And how to apply either technique at the right moment, in the right way.
https://mathiasblack.com/when-to-show-and-when-to-tell-and-give-your-reader-autonomy/
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How do you handle the story catalyst? What kinds are there? And where do you place it in the story?
https://mathiasblack.com/how-the-story-catalyst-blows-up-the-ordinary-world/
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Agree or disagree? “Reading a piece of fiction that ends up nowhere — no win, no loss; life as a treadmill — is like discovering, after we have run our hearts out against the timekeeper’s clock, that the timekeeper forgot to switch the clock on.” — John Gardner, The Art of Fiction
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Give what you have. Many of us will be pleased by what you’ve got inside. And importantly, what you put on the pages of your book. https://mathiasblack.com/stop-sabotaging-your-creative-writing-words-of-wisdom/
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Give what you have. Many of us will be pleased by what you’ve got inside. And importantly, what you put on the pages of your book. https://mathiasblack.com/stop-sabotaging-your-creative-writing-words-of-wisdom/
#writingcommunity #writing #creativewriting #tech #writingtips #writinghacks
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I used to believe that plotting wasn't for me. Then I discovered it helped me finish my novels. But for short stories? No way. Well, I turned out to be wrong. There are benefits to plotting a short story. I share my thoughts in my latest blog post. https://mathiasblack.com/how-to-plot-a-short-story/
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Need confidence? Try morning pages. This daily, meditative writing practice can help silence your inner critic and put you in touch with your creativity. https://mathiasblack.com/how-to-build-confidence-and-boost-creativity-with-morning-pages/
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What makes a compelling character? A step-by-step guide to sketching the people in your stories. https://mathiasblack.com/creating-characters/
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How does cause and effect — or action and reaction — create page-turning fiction? I deep dive into a passage from a #fantasywriter to see how a scene works.
https://mathiasblack.com/this-scenes-action-reaction-sequence-makes-it-thrilling-heres-how/
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What makes a story stand out? Hint: It's not nice characters being nice to each other. https://mathiasblack.com/write-scenes-that-hook-readers/
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Want a few extra tips on creating characters for your stories or novels? This mini guide is free to download when you subscribe to my newsletter. Which is also free. And delivers more writing advice directly to your inbox. Try it out. 😉
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Beware of the rabbit hole: you can spend hours hunting for the right apps for writing. Sometimes simpler is better. https://mathiasblack.com/choosing-the-right-writing-apps/
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Need confidence? Try morning pages. This daily, meditative writing practice can help silence your inner critic and put you in touch with your creativity.
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Need confidence? Try morning pages. This daily, meditative writing practice can help silence your inner critic and put you in touch with your creativity.
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How to write endings that don’t suck -- my tangible techniques for a satisfying denouement.
https://www.mathiasblack.com/how-to-write-endings-that-dont-suck/
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How to identify and fix a weak catalyst: I provide a few #writinghacks you can apply to the plotting or revision stage to ensure your story's got an explosive inciting incident.
https://www.mathiasblack.com/how-the-story-catalyst-blows-up-the-ordinary-world/
Hope you find it helpful. If you do, you can subscribe to newsletter updates for free. 😉
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If I had a dollar for every time I've seen "show, don't tell" scribbled in the margins of my manuscripts... 🤑
Trick is to know when to show and when to tell, and how to respect the reader's own engagement.
I share my thoughts on show vs. tell in my latest free newsletter (plus an example of a fateful road trip...): https://www.mathiasblack.com/when-to-show-and-when-to-tell/
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5 ingredients you need to get started with a scene -- and other #writingtips.
Subscribe to my #freenewsletter and read the archives online at
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20+ questions you should ask while reading, if you want to learn the craft of fiction:
https://www.mathiasblack.com/how-to-read-like-a-writer/
You can read this and other articles at mathiasblack.com -- and subscribe to my FREE newsletter on the craft of fiction.
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Found this old article by Chuck Palahniuk in my bookmarks, and it's still a solid bit of #writing advice:
8 Words You Should Avoid When Writing
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The bracket is a writer's best friend.
When you're drafting, you'll hit a snag: You can't remember a word or you don't know a fact, and suddenly you're spending all your writing time googling answers to your questions.
- What's the word for those long long-handled axes in the late middle ages?
- What's another word for "curly"?
- How long does it take for dough to rise?This is a thread for #writers.
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Your Daily Word: Punctuation Quirks Day One:
The ellipsis. Just what does it mean…? Or just what…does it mean? Or…what does it mean?#Grammar
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