- When Should You Write?
by Chiedozie Omeje
It all comes down to that old search for certainty and the right mood. But you should know by now not to fancy phantoms. Certainty is a mirage and the right mood is within your power to create. I cannot tell you the exact time you should write, but I can tell you that the years you spent wondering when are the years you did not write.
- Books are for people
by Chiedozie Omeje
Readers’ demands are not particularly expressive. It is your duty as a writer to deduce the secret fantasies of your audience. Find out and give them what they want, or what you think they need (even if they don’t know it yet).
- Knowing your “Why”.
by Chiedozie Omeje
WHY DO YOU WANT TO WRITE? Through the holiday period, […]
- Research
by Chartus.X
Giving false information or a sloppy account of a thing […]
- The viewpoint character
by Chartus.X
Every story has an aim or reason driving its telling. […]
- On Modelling…
by Chartus.X
All readers are drawn to stories about things they recognise: […]
- Stretch your creativity
by Chartus.X
I think the only time you should take Write What You Know seriously is when it’s obvious that your story is lacking in logical and emotional sense.
- Taking A Break
by The.Derah
As an upcoming or professional writer, there will be days […]
- Just Do It
by Chartus.X
Interested in writing? Got a great idea for a book […]
- Diligence
by Chartus.X
Putting in careful and persistent work or effort is a […]
- Begin With A Promise
by Chiedozie Omeje
Creative writing, especially when writing a story, should begin with […]
- It’s All About The Story
by Chartus.X
As a writer, it’s important to develop your writing style, […]
- Write Daily
by Chartus.X
Get into the habit of writing daily.
- Read Widely
by Chartus.X
Reading widely not only broadens your vocabulary, it also expands […]
- See the story behind the scenes
by Chartus.X
There’s a back-story to every scene playing before you. The […]
- Live well, then write well
by Chartus.X
The creativity flows from your heart. When your heart is […]
- Write what you would like to read
by Chartus.X
There’s nothing more frustrating than writing stuff you’re not interested […]
- Interpretation
by Xyvah
Conceptualising and expressing ones observations is a skill largely acquired […]
- Perspective
by Xyvah
The creative mind is one which sees life from a […]