95 Answered Questions for the topic Creative Writing
The Chosen One' paradox?
In many books novels or other forms of fictional writing, the reader is introduced to a so called 'chosen one'. This character or being is of higher power or in general, of different nature than...
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06/17/19
Can stories be "revived"?
Has it happened to you that "you're in love" with an idea of yours? Like a core idea that you won't let go no matter what?I heard that people usually write, check and recheck the story they write,...
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06/05/19
What is the correct way to switch dialogue between two or more characters during a conversation without it being confusing for the reader?
When I use dialogue within the stories I write I have a bad habit of writing dialogue after dialogue without indication as to who is talking. An example is when I do this in a story> “Arden!...
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06/05/19
Using two-syllable words?
Is it ever okay to use two-syllable words as unstressed in a rhyme or poem?e.g. In this sentence using "pigeon" as two unstressed syllables:>The śmall pigeon rán to the édge of the...
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06/03/19
No longer knowing vs "without knowing...anymore."?
I think this is a common problem I have. I always find myself debating whether I should write a sentence as *"no longer knowing"* or *"without knowing...anymore."*For example:> I looked at...
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06/02/19
How to simplify a sentence so that a younger audience can understand it?
I have the following sentence:> Pocket squares are a standout amongst the most vital apparatuses for a> man of style. It's important to have the correct pocket square for the> correct...
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06/01/19
Is writing three drafts really necessary?
So I understand the first draft which is basically writing whatever comes to mind but I don't understand why we have to rewrite it three times. Can someone please explain to me? What exactly do we...
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05/29/19
Is writing in fragments bad practice?
Occasionally, it *feels* easier to write individual scenes of a prose and later connect them somehow.Does this method have any significant benefit and/or throwback over the regular "perpetual" way?
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05/29/19
How does the placement of transition sentences affects the meaning/tone of a piece?
Example:> Finally, I began questioning the kid. What was her name? Where were> her parents? And most important, what was she doing outside in this> horrible weather? She replied to none of...
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DESCRIPTIVE PIECE 200words BY TOMORROW PLEASE :)
Hi!i would really appreciate if someone could help me write a 200 word descriptive piece which evokes a claustrophobic atmosphere by describing sailors trapped in a submarine at the bottom of the...
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04/02/19
How much value do publishers and editors place on informative/educational content in fiction stories?
I have heard people say that ‘good stories are educational as well as entertaining’. But how much does it actually matter in the eyes of editors and publishers? For example, if one is writing a...
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03/26/19
What exactly is an editor "summary"?
An Australian literary agent just knocked me back after reading my debut novel manuscript. He advised me to find an editor and said he'll entertain reading my work again but would like to first see...
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03/19/19
Tips to identify "noise" or "clutter" in your story?
I'm a fan of minimalism so I tend to write stories which are as simple as possible. And sometimes I add elements that don't have a concrete explanation. I leave that to interpretation of the...
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03/18/19
Revision Process Order?
What would be the best/most fluid/easiest way to revise your manuscript? I've read A LOT up on this and have 2 pages of stuff to revise and check for. Fixing the following things:Main Plot...
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Creative Writing Elementary Education
02/14/19
How do people feel about creativity in classrooms.......does it lack or is there just enough...do we need more creativity or not
give the answer and then tell us why you think that
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Which sentence is correct: "He stared, smiling at me" or "He stared, smiled at me"?
My beta reader says the second one is correct, but to me, it sounds weird. What do you think?
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09/16/17
How could I revise this sentence to add voice?
The Salem Witch Trials were dangerous.
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Creative Writing Creativity
01/02/16
pls anyone help me in completing the story with the given beginning .....
beginning is "one day Kamudi was travelling home from her place of work;160 km away from her home town.she got the bus ticket for the bus that sarted from her place of work.As....
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Creative Writing
04/26/13
a story with this words compute,validate,badger,advocate,harass
write a story using those words
Creative Writing Language
10/30/12
What do you think of my story? Do I need to improve anywhere? My story is due tomorrow.
In a town of gloomy night skies and dark descent clouds incorporating the glacial feel of air. It was Halloween night. Evelyn was exhausted from passing out trick or treat candy to witches, ghost,...
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