From the monthly archives:

August 2006

C is for CONFLICT: ABCDEs of Writing

August 28, 2006

If you’re writing an article, there’s a different way of technically putting this in. But, you still have to think of conflict as you begin to write. Remember that the reason why you should be writing that article (other than the fact that you personally would like to share it), is that someone out there [...]

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Back to Writing

August 28, 2006

It’s been a while since I last wrote here as I’ve been quite ill. Thankfully, I’m now in “recovery mode” – so I’m able to write and blog again bit by bit.
I’ll be continuing the ABCDEs of Writing Series as soon as possible.

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B is for BACKGROUND: ABCDEs of Writing

August 9, 2006

After that initial hook, you can now try to help your reader to understand what’s going on. This is a time when you can give the background. Why was there such a commotion in the first scene? What made you write that explosive sentence?
When you give the background, it’s when you explain some information to [...]

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A is for ACTION: ABCDEs of Writing

August 8, 2006

There are many ways to begin a written piece. And, one of the best ways to start is something I call “The Director Approach”.
In this approach, you put on a director’s cap. And, after you’ve conceptualised your story, poem, essay, or article, you turn off the ‘editorial/critical lights’ and turn on the ‘creative lights’. You [...]

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ABCDE of Writing (Series)

August 7, 2006

Every learner begins with the basics. In this series, we look at some first steps in creative writing. And, yes, it’s like going back to learn one’s ABCs.

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Story Planning and Character Planning Worksheets : Now Available via BitPass

August 3, 2006

If you’re a fiction writer – be it in the form of short stories, novellas, or novels – then you might want to check out our Story Planning Worksheet and Character Planning Worksheet.
You can get these Writing Worksheets via BitPass.
(Format: PDF)
(Cost: AU$0.35 or US$0.26)
(Format: PDF)
(Cost: AU$0.35 or US$0.26)
You will be given 50 visits [...]

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eWriteLife By Email

August 1, 2006

Did you know that you can receive notification updates from eWriteLife.com via email? Yes! When you check out the site and look at the sidebar, you’ll find a subscription box there. So, just type in your email address and subscribe for free. Once you’re subscribed, you will start receiving notices via email when this blog [...]

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