The Color Purple Tickets - See A Classic Novel Come To Life On Stage By: Jay Nault The Color Purple tickets are a chance to see a classic literary work presented in its third form. The original story was a 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner written by Alice Walker. Hollywood got involved a few years later and produced a highly successful film in 1985 that was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. Now comes the musical, which Oprah Winfrey, who played an important part in the film, is helping to produce, and this story is as timeless as it gets.
Who's Speaking: Choosing A Narrator's Voice By: Scott Lindsay Have you given much thought to the voice of your narrator? Perhaps you assumed the narrator in your novel should remain neutral. Many writers believe that the narrator should have little in the way of identity and the use of a narrator is essentially a necessary means of moving the story from one scene to the next.
The Gift Of Writer's Block By: Tracy Carreon Anyone who writes knows this scenario at one time or another: You have something to say, great ideas to express. So, you go to the page only to find your mind has gone as blank as the sheet or screen before you. Paralyzed, you write not a word. Somewhere in the synapses of your imagination, you know there lives a fully formed novel, or story, or play, or even one single poem, but you cannot magnify it enough to see the individual words. So you leave it for another day…until... Tags: writing, writer\'s block, creative writing, personal development
Essence Of Character – Seven Steps To Creating Characters That Write Themselves By: Corey Blake Creating characters that are believable takes time and discipline. Creating dynamically real individuals and not imposing your own thoughts and impressions upon them is not easy to do, and is often the difference between a novel or screenplay that sits in a closet and one that finds its way around town and into the hands of audiences. Spending your time building your characters before they enter the world of your story makes the process of writing an easier and more enjoyable... Tags: writing, books, manuscripts, creative writing, book, character, development, literary, consulting,
A Different Way To Write Your First Novel By: Laura Stamps If you’ve always wanted to write a novel, but found the traditional structured process too frightening or overwhelming, maybe your imagination works in a more organic fashion like mine. In that case, start with your main character and the idea the character gives you for the plot. Then close your eyes, grab your notebook or computer, and watch the main character. Sooner or later she or he will begin talking and moving around. When that happens, start writing! I guarantee what... Tags: first, novel, write, occult, women, hillerman, pagan, fibroids, perimenopause
Writing A Novel On Your Lunch Hour By: Corey Fayman Okay, so I didn’t really write a whole novel on my lunch hour. But I did develop a lot of the characters, locations and plot by taking a half-hour out of each workday to sketch some ideas. You’d be surprised with what you can get done in just thirty minutes a day.
First, a little background. I had a job that was driving me crazy. Corporate priorities at the company I worked for changed on a weekly basis. Projects I managed got cancelled halfway through development, blew up... Tags: writing, novel, write a book, how to write
From Writer To Author – A Self Published Author’s Journey By: Jim Therrian As a newly self published author, I am amazed by how many people have told me that they have a novel or idea for a book that they always wanted to have published. I usually tell these aspiring writers that it can happen and, if they are willing to listen, I tell them my story about how I self published my book. I have always enjoyed writing, mostly for my own enjoyment, but knew I had a talent for creative writing. My first audience was my co-workers at a bank I worked for in... Tags: writing, stories, how to write, novel, help, self-publish
Go With The Flow- When Your Character's Don't Listen By: Jordana Ryan The most important skill a writer needs is the ability to go with the flow. Though you may have sat down to outline your novel, and you know exactly what you want them to do and when, it doesn't always happen that way. As you write, you will learn your characters. They may become someone you never expected them to, and sometimes they refuse to do what you want them to do.
Five Things Not To Do When Trying To Write Your First Novel By: Susan Schaab Some people suppress an insistent urge to attempt novel-length fiction all their lives. That’s like giving yourself permission to hide from who you are. If your soul is that of a writer, to write is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. Like many novice writers, you may be overwhelmed with the process of producing a novel. Here are five suggestions for your journey.
*ONE - Don’t force your writing, but DO write often, even if you’re just making notes.*
You will often hear pract... Tags: Writing helps, how to write a novel
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