This week, in a continuation of writing prompts part 1, we share our freewriting. In addition to reading and reacting to our writing, we talk about the benefits of sharing writing prompts with others, what cultural touchstones we drew on, and the implicit issues genetic manipulation brings.
In this week’s Word Essential Flash Tip, Alida discusses the structure of chapters and how to ensure you’ve got rising action in each one. Hint: it looks like a ramp. Leave a comment below, or join the Story Works Writers Facebook Group and...
What is the purpose of writing prompts? And how are they useful? When and how should you use them? And what kind of formats can you see them in? We share our own experiences and share some prompts. Join us for a writing prompt and listen in next week as we read our free writing aloud.
Point of View is not all about your character. In fact, it’s got more to do with your narrator. In this week’s 60 Second Writing Tip, Alida discusses the importance of the narrator. You can expect more tips about the nitty gritty specifics of...
Get to know Anja and Christina and their work as German translators. Ever wonder about the process of taking a book from one language to another? What about how the translator takes your words and conveys them in another language? And what is the level of trust you are extending? And don’t forget that a different language is a different market!
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I do not believe in formulas. I believe that the stories we are compelled to tell the world make demands on us, and it is our privilege to meet those demands in order to reach the most people in the most authentic and compelling way possible.
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