“…a child’s discovery of his or her voice must be one of the most extraordinary of life’s moments…” Leonard Bernstein QUOTES FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)
Though I can’t prove it, deep in my heart I know that every person is born with the love of learning. Without exception. Every infant studies its toes and fingers, … Continue reading
The #Halloween Legacy of Ireland’s Witches
The origins of Halloween lie in Ireland – read more about Samhain here and the Irish women burned as witches
Wanted: a topical Jewish play from UK writer
Matthew Frener (Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Free Rayne Artists) and Michaela Stern (Co-Founder of Collaborative Artists) are looking for new full length plays that tackle topical issues and which … Continue reading
Forgeting and remembering: light and dark, says Scottish historian and thinker Thomas Carlyle. Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
Oblivion is the dark page, whereon Memory writes her light-beam characters, and makes them legible; were it all light nothing could be read there, any more than if it were … Continue reading
Bob Dylan wins the Nobel Prize, but he’s been on the short list for years
I am delighted that Bob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature. Shock has been expressed by some and it’s the first time the award has gone to … Continue reading
Write a poem for children about kings and queens
The Emma Press is looking for poems about British and Irish kings and queens, for a new anthology aimed at children aged 8+. The book will be called The Head … Continue reading
Salvador Dali’s precise definition of a cliche QUOTES FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)
The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot. Salvador Dali
Granta Literary Magazine welcomes unsolicited submissions for 2016 and 2017
Granta calls itself the magazine for new writing but that simple description doesn’t do it justice. One of the best Christmas presents I’ve ever had was a subscription so I … Continue reading
“Every fictional plot contains hints and traces of the stories it has excluded…” Susan Sontag QUOTES FOR WRITERS (and people who like quotes)
Every fictional plot contains hints and traces of the stories it has excluded or resisted in order to assume its present shape. Alternatives to the plot ought to be felt … Continue reading
International Spine-chilling short story competition
The Creative Competitor – an author service organisation – have been running writing competitions for over five years. This month they want something scary in 1000 words or less (and … Continue reading
Feeling jaded? Take a 15 minute Samuel Beckett break
If you are wondering why you bother, why you even try to choose words that maybe someone else might want to read or hear someday; or pick up a paintbrush … Continue reading
7 Point Story Structure [Resources]
Originally posted on Word Hunter:
In response to a question to me, I have not created a 7 Point Story Structure, but have shared many of them. Here’s an amalgamation…
When you and your main character are the same person…Celia Brayfield. Quotes for Writers (and people who like quotes)
There is is a kind of character burn-out which is more than just a temporary failure of invention. This happens when you project yourself too far into a character – … Continue reading
What was on Facebook’s Creative Writing page last week…
Have you really got a story? 10% off Under Their Skin: character masterclass with a bestselling thriller writer and a senior NHS psychologist A cartoon about all the things you … Continue reading
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