BY RACHELLE ARLIN CREDO
Everybody knows writing a story is not easy. Like the drama or the poem, it is imaginative literature that should appeal to the emotions of the readers. Since it communicates the writer’s interpretation of reality, there must be an artistic use of language to signify human experience. But how do we write a great short story? What are the things to keep in mind in order to come up with a short story that works? Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
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BY KYM MOORE
Why on earth would anyone be interested in what you ate as a teenager? It may surprise you how your eating habits back then could greatly affect the way teenagers look at what they eat today. It may not be what you ate, as much as your emotional state or occurrences that took place during this time. Eating involves varied emotions (hunger, frustration, happiness, anxiety, weight consciousness, etc.).
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BY DINA GIOLITTO
In my ten years as an advertiser, I’ve encountered plenty of folks with a flair for writing. They were born having some idea of where to put the words within the sentence, and the sentences within the paragraph. They usually know what words to use — when to say ‘bloom’ instead of ‘grow,’ or ‘confused’ instead of ‘befuddled.’
But having a flair doesn’t make them an expert in the field.
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BY LAURA COLLEGE
I am often approached by clients who have been trying for years to write their own books, but haven’t got anything to show for their efforts except several drawers full of politely (and not-so-politely) written rejection letters. So how does a writer — or any artist, for that matter — deal with the pain of rejection?
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BY RASHEED ALI
It’s the most powerful success strategy of them all!
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BY JULIA TANG
There are so many ways for writers to make good money by writing. Some people love to write, even as a hobby. You can turn your writing skills into income. Here are a brief list for your reference.
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BY MARK BARNES
Suspense novels are probably the easiest novels to write. Suspense novels require a simple formula, which will make your work truly suspenseful. Follow this basic recipe, and you’re well on your way to building a whole library of successful suspense novels.
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BY KYM MOORE
Oh the stories your little red diary can produce. Do they still make those things? Are they still called diaries? Why were they red? Perhaps there were other colors, but somehow I never remembered seeing any other color besides red. The presence of the gold lock and key signified that the contents were off limits to those other than the owner. Why was everyone so curious about what was inside that little red book, especially when it belonged to someone else? Is it because when you know something is forbidden, your urge to explore the mysteries behind it intensifies? One thing for sure, you could only write a brief summary of what you were entering in your diary, because there were only three to four lines in that compact treasure trove.
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Misery loves company. Blocked? You’re not alone…
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BY LOUISE DOP
Most writers these days are switched on to the everyday benefits of the Internet. Communicating with editors, potential readers and fellow writers has never been easier and the millions of pages of information at our fingertips have revolutionized the way we do our research.
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