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You Could Be Write by E. R. Smythe, notes to a writer from her character
You Could Be Write by E. R. Smythe, notes to a writer from her character. Hi, I am Sir E. Robert Smythe in service to Queen Sage of Gwill. I am her Head Galactic Safety Ambassador, working to help young … Continue reading
Writer’s Challenge: Create Your Inner Sanctuary
Maybe you’ve just started writing. Maybe you’ve been writing for forever and need a new tactic. With this challenge, you’ll explore what you really want as a writer – from the inside out. I dare you to take two hours … Continue reading
From the DarWrites Vault: Center of the Storm – You and Writing v.s. anxiety
Today, I need a kick in the pants to write. I’m sitting at a laundry facility, wishing I was down in the pool, waiting for words to come. And of course, when you set aside specific time to write, the … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, Fantasy, Inspiration, writing craft, writing life, Writing Secrets
Tagged beginning writer, beginning writing, center of the storm, Creative Writing, fantasy writing, how to write, kick start writing, writers block, writing, writing craft, writing life, writing secrets
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From the Vault: Write What you Love and the Rest Will Follow
“Do everything you can to secure your dreams. Take the basketball to the basket. Take a chance and go for the layup. Believe your dreams are worth it.” Darlene Reilley They tell you to write what you know. They tell … Continue reading
A Study in Second Person: Italo Calvino’s If On a Winter’s Night a Traveler
A Study in Second Person: Italo Calvino’s If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler Darlene Reilley You, the reader, think that no one can sustain a second-person point of view novel, however you are proved wrong by Italo Calvino. … Continue reading
Character and Consequence: Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray
Character and Consequence: Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde writes, “Each of us has Heaven and Hell in him” (164). Writers showcase the darker aspects of humanity because it is both thrilling and educational. The dimensions of … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Reviews, writing craft
Tagged character, how to write, Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, writing character
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Coffee Talk and Writer Secrets #3
Hey, writer. How’s it going? I hope you’re having a fabulous week and are looking forward to work and everything else life has to offer. But I’ve got a question for you, and for being brave, I’ll let you … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, How To, Inspiration, Office and Organization, Romance, Writers, writing craft, writing life, Writing Prompts, Writing Secrets
Tagged 100 books challenge, Brianna Flannigan, Creative Writing, Daily Planner, how to write, Julia Cameron, NaNoWriMo, organization, Pomodoro, The Artist's Way, word wars, writer secrets, writing, writing fiction, writing secrets, wrting challenges
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A Gift for Writers
Hey, writers! I made a fun and useful tool for you. Writer’s Planner 2017 Enjoy! Darlene
Emily’s Ghost: William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily”
Let’s talk about Ghosts. A Rose For Emily is the tragic story of a life cut short by one woman’s choices, and her attempt to deal with the aftermath. Emily Grierson’s life is shaped by the influences of two men: … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Writers, writing craft, Writing Secrets
Tagged A Rose for Emily, how to write, William Faulkner, writers, writing craft
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