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Here’s something most people will tell you about being creative – it can be fun, rewarding and exciting. Here’s something they probably won’t tell you about being creative – it can also be frustrating, stressful and tiring. I’m going to assume that – since you’re reading this blog – you’re a creative person and can therefore probably identify with this emotional dynamic. As creatives, we have …
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I’ve heard it said that there are two views of the world. For some, this is a world with a limited number of resources, and so people ought to always be in competition with one another. Others see a world of limitless possibilities, and so they reach out to others in cooperation and collaboration. Which world do you live in? I trust you have good reasons for your beliefs, but today I’m going to …
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‘Show, don’t tell’ is classic advice for writers – something like a ‘golden rule’, delivered with complete surety and an authoritative tone by the last generation of authors to the next. This ‘set in stone’ approach drives many authors to try and pick it apart, but it’s survived so long for a reason: it is good advice, most of the time. You might not always be aware of its application when …
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So you want to write a story. First of all, congratulations! Great authors don’t wait for inspiration – they tackle the job, forcing themselves to write and create. Not only will this enhance your craft and make you more susceptible to the creative muse, but it also makes it statistically more likely that you’ll stumble across a great story. Of course, none of that means you don’t need a hand in …
[Read more...] about The Quadrant Method Is The Key To Amazing Storytelling
She’s not even trying to support my work.He won’t accept that great writing takes time.If this was any other job, she’d give me a break.He just doesn’t get it. Does your partner’s lack of support for your writing leave you feeling this way? One of the essentials of the writing life is having a safe and supportive space in which to practice your craft. Being distracted by other responsibilities, …
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Writing isn’t always a smooth process. Whether you’re a sprinter like Anthony Burgess, who scribbled out A Clockwork Orange in just three weeks, or more of a marathon runner like Victor Hugo, who spent twelve long years gestating Les Miserables until it was just right (or “très bien”, as Hugo might have said), you’re always susceptible to getting stuck on your writing journey. Getting stuck on a …
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