“Show Don’t Tell” is some of the best advice writers will ever receive. Whether writing fiction or non-fiction, attention to detail engages readers by taking them into the scene and making them experience it almost first-hand. Anyone who has ever wanted to write or tried writing has probably heard the advice, “Show Don’t Tell.” It’s advice that bears repeating no matter how … [Read more...]
Getting Out of Bed on the Right Side of the Brain
Get the brain working and find ideas out of left field with these quick creative warm up exercises. 1. Open Facebook/My Space / Bebo (you know you were going to anyway) or alternatively find a school year book. Choose one friend you haven’t spent time with for many years. Imagine what their life is like now based on your old friendship. Write a quick biography of their … [Read more...]