Author: Anastasia
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Boring is Beautiful: Rediscovering Your Hometown’s Potential
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Be a tourist. Wherever you are, even your “boring” hometown where you have always lived, be a tourist in it and learn about it. Even if you think your hometown is boring and dry as sawdust, not everyone comes from where you live. They will find your hometown interesting. As…
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Boring Writing? Make It Sparkle with 10 Easy Tips
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Has your writing ever felt boring, lifeless, or just a little off? And when you tried to fix it, it didn’t help, or it felt overly dramatic? Boring writing is not something to worry about in the first draft. As I’ve mentioned in this article, just let your writing exist.…
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Read to Write: Your Secret Weapon to Better Stories
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Reading is the duct tape of the writing world—it solves every problem. Are you confused how to describe characters? Read books with great character descriptions. Do you wonder what your writing voice is? Read your favorite books and combine all the elements you most admire. Are you stuck in writer’s…
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How to Write Your First Draft [Fast]
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The writing process is simple, right? Just four steps: plan, write, rewrite, and edit. But we all know that it isn’t that easy. Planning seems easy enough. But writing that first draft can be the hardest step as you try getting your ideas on paper and herding them into order.…
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The Easy Guide to Beating Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block is depressing. Seriously, it is the worst. Maybe you have experienced mini bouts of it before, but this is your first serious case of it. You have no inspiration, no new ideas. The very stories you were excited about tower over you, as insurmountable as Everest. Worst of…
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10 Tips to Create Fascinating Side Characters [That Readers Actually Care About]
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Let’s face it—many side characters are boring, two-dimensional, and frankly, annoying. They are often written simply as tools to help nudge a story along or burn time. Worst of all, the good ones are often killed by writers just when the readers were starting to care. Think of your…
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How to Start a Writing Journal [The Complete Guide]
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As we discussed in this post, reading extensively is an absolute nonnegotiable for writers. Practicing escapism is a powerful skill for writers. While being grounded is important for real life, escapism is your way to access the deep well of your creativity. A writing journal is a fantastic way to…