The Write Life

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

These potent tools wield the power to evoke emotion, spur action, and forge a deeper connection with readers, making them indispensable in the arsenal of any writer. Countdown: Suggests a limited time before an event or offer ends. What are power trigger words for storytelling? 20 power trigger words for storytelling 1.

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Grammarly

APRIL 9, 2024

The history of epistolary novels Since the letter predates the novel, it was common for writers to include letters as part of their narratives when novels first emerged in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe. This narrative explored historical events and themes of love, scandal, and politics through letters.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 24, 2024

As Dan Gerstein, CEO of Gotham Ghostwriters, the cosponsor of the event along with the American Society of Journalists and Analysts, quipped, it was the largest collection of writing talent in one room…since Thomas Jefferson dined alone. The bond between writer and author is intimate, and uncomfortable as often as it is joyous.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether you’re a voracious reader or an aspiring writer, understanding these differences can transform your reading choices and writing style. Fiction captures our imagination with its diverse storytelling methods. Historical Fiction : This genre offers a blend of accurate historical details with creative storytelling.

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For writers and readers alike, it can be difficult to tell the difference—especially when the two genres often intersect. Fiction refers to literature that is not grounded in real-life events but is made up or created from a writer’s imagination. Nonfiction refers to factual stories based on real people, information, or events.

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The Write Life

JUNE 16, 2022

Interested in learning how to become a writer? When most people think about professional writers, they imagine someone in a cabin in the woods, typing away on an old-school typewriter. The possibilities for becoming a writer are truly endless. How to Become A Writer – The Options. It’s not just books!

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I’m a newbie writer, working on a memoir about a trip I took in 1976. Identifying those important moments and revising is a daunting process for all new writers, but it’s trickier for memoirists. To help answer those questions, let’s talk about the three skillsets new writers need to develop: Foresight. Storytelling.

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The Hoth

MARCH 10, 2023

All this buzz has people asking an important and rather scary question – will AI writers make human writers obsolete? After all, AI writing assistants never get tired or experience writer’s block, meaning they can produce content far faster than humans. How does AI writing work?

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While the characters and events in a work of creative nonfiction should be factually accurate, they are presented in a way that is purposely engaging to the reader. Some elements that you’ll find in creative nonfiction include: 1 Scene setting Writers focus on the tangible details about a time and place to immerse their readers in a scene.

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 25, 2023

As a writer and instructor of autofiction, I find the genre an inspirational way to explore pivotal life experiences. In this nexus of fact and fiction, writers can mine, select and transform their real life journeys, turning points and discoveries into story. First, let’s define the genre. Here are its features.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Photo by John Schnobrich on Unsplash Today’s post is by writer Mirella Stoyanova ( @mirellastoyanova ). I retitled it to make a different point, one that I deeply hope more writers truly grasp and understand, for their sanity and success. Note from Jane: Mirella’s original title for her piece was “I’d Rather Be Writing.”

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 23, 2023

But many of the decisions historical novelists have to make to create a compelling narrative overlap with memoir more than you’d think—especially for writers of biographical historical fiction. Both genres deal with events that really happened and people who actually existed. What are you trying to say? What is your point?

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Constant Content

JULY 31, 2023

Take note of their storytelling techniques, character development, and use of dialogue. Being open to constructive criticism from established writers and editors is crucial. These organizations often hold networking events and provide resources for aspiring ghostwriters. Volunteer or intern at publishing houses.

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Content Hacker

JANUARY 21, 2024

This genre offers readers an escape from the blunt edges of hard news by infusing human experience into storytelling. With each paragraph designed to evoke feelings rather than simply relay events, it’s no surprise that people are drawn to such compelling reads. The article often presents a narrative based on these interviews.

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Today, the synopsis has become an essential tool in several fields, adapting its role to the needs of modern storytelling and communication. In Screenplays : Writers summarize the plot, main character, and tone of their script in a synopsis to sell their ideas to movie producers and directors. So where do you usually find a synopsis?

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 24, 2023

” It’s a question many a budding writer or avid reader has pondered. Because a plot isn’t merely a string of events. With a keen understanding of plot, you can elevate your storytelling, breathing life into characters and creating worlds that captivate audiences. “What is a plot?” Ready to learn more?

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Make a Living Writing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Since the key to getting funding for a project is telling a good story (and most people aren’t great writers), if you’re looking to make money writing this could be a great niche to break into! Let’s take a look at everything you need to know to get started in entry level grant writing What Do Grant Writers Do?

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Content Hacker

APRIL 14, 2024

Beginners and experienced writers alike often struggle to churn out a steady stream of engaging content. But sometimes, writer’s block still hits. Here are 15 more blog post ideas that’ll kick that writer’s block to the curb and get your creative juices flowing again. The cursor just blinks at you mockingly.

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Smart Blogger

JANUARY 24, 2024

Storytellers use allusions all the time and have for centuries. But the examples below reference events, stories, and characters that still have a prominent place in our collective memory. The following examples highlight just a sampling of figures and events that still capture our attention. Not all allusions age well.

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iWriter

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Through their writing style, tone, and choice of content, bloggers often reveal glimpses of their personal lives and experiences which help readers to relate to them as real people rather than faceless writers. Meetups and Events Many bloggers organize local meetups or events for their readers to connect in person.

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Smart Blogger

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

After all, you’re sharing a personal experience through a storytelling lens. There should be one overarching theme or event that ties everything together. Dramatize Your Story: Show, Don’t Tell When sharing an event in your memoir, don’t just recite the plain facts. Autobiography or Memoir? Add that humor.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Beginning writers tend to waffle around at the beginning of a story with a lot of what some folks refer to as “throat clearing”—hence the common injunction to get things moving quickly, and to get the inciting incident on the page as soon as possible. So what makes one option superior to another?

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ditch the index cards and unleash your storytelling with Plottr – the #1 rated book outlining and story management software for writers. From the writer: I’ve had questions whether to present this as literary fiction with magical realism or magical realism with a literary bent. It also features first-page critiques. Expires Dec.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 22, 2023

In this article, we’ll review exactly what foreshadowing is and lay out the five different types of foreshadowing that writers use. In written works, foreshadowing is a literary device that provides a clue or warning about later events that’ll develop in the storyline. You’re on the right track!

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Words Matter by Wix

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

To become a writer, you need a unique voice. Second, your writer’s voice provides that particular authenticity in storytelling every reader craves. Follow our step-by-step plan to become a successful writer, while also making money from it. Is writing a viable career? hides huge discrepancies. hides huge discrepancies.

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Credible Content

MAY 28, 2023

Growth of the Internet As the internet became more accessible and widespread in the 1990s, it opened up new opportunities for writers and content creators. You can create educational videos, tutorials, vlogs, or even live stream events to engage with your audience visually and audibly.

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Jane Friedman

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Like Tolstoy’s unhappy families , each unsuccessful prologue is unsuccessful in its own way, but what they have in common is often that they are used as some form of “cheat”—shortcutting the actual work of storytelling to circumvent potential pitfalls. The exciting-event preview. Join her on Wednesday, Nov. Always avoid prologues!”.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

It’s an exciting discovery for the reader, but it takes a lot of work for the writer to create this moment. One of the best tools writers have to create this effect is foreshadowing. Writers may also use foreshadowing to set the reader up for an emotional reveal or plot twist. When does a writer use foreshadowing?

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Jane Friedman

JUNE 15, 2023

She offers a wide range of courses for writers, including Story Medicine: Better Stories for a Better World , enrolling now for July 10–August 4. And in fact I see this as one of the great challenges of our day, as writers: To write at a level of depth that only a real human being can. They touch on moral issues.

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Smart Blogger

MAY 26, 2023

In the diverse world of writing, ‘style’ denotes the distinct manner in which a writer weaves their words together. Every writer has a unique voice, but understanding different writing styles can help refine that voice and ensure your message resonates with your audience. Let’s dive right in. What is a Writing Style?

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Hero’s Journey, introduced by mythologist Joseph Campbell in his book, Hero With a Thousand Faces , is a universal storytelling pattern found across cultures and eras. As a writer, learn to ground your character in relatable routines to accentuate the contrast when the adventure begins. Let’s jump in!

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Grammarly

AUGUST 16, 2023

Novels are fictional stories, but they may be based on historical figures or events. A novel’s plot is its literal sequence of events, for example: Archaeologists discover a previously unknown civilization. These details are part of the novel’s narrative, which refers to the novel’s storytelling.

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Ann Handley

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A version of this story appeared in Total Annarchy, my fortnightly newsletter that helps you be a better writer, storyteller, marketer. First an important point: Kristina is writing about Confab, her agency’s in-person event this May. So don’t read “event” and “Covid.” Image: Getty.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Short-form storytelling that educates and entertains keeps users on these platforms and drives leads. or the Ubersuggest AI writer , you should start using AI for content production. In the long run, you can automate your process with an AI writer. Whether you use ChatGPT , Copy.ai Just don’t forget to humanize your AI content.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Storytelling. As so many of my mentors in storytelling drilled into my head – the heart of a great story is an argument for the truth. As one of my mentors – the great storytelling coach Robert McKee – has written, “What happens is fact, not truth. storytelling Click To Tweet.

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Smart Blogger

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone , where the normalcy of Privet Drive is described in meticulous detail, only to be contrasted with the extraordinary events that follow. An unexpected start promises readers a roller coaster of emotions, events, and revelations. So lean into them. Experiment.

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Smart Blogger

APRIL 13, 2023

You can use allegory in two ways: 1) Historical allegory masks actual events or people for socio-political commentary. Hidden meaning : Director and co-writer Alfonso Cuarón, infused this sci-fi flick with so much symbolism that it travels far beyond his original idea of a film on adversity.

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