• beach towel spread out on pool deck next to a pool; summer activities for writers

    6 Summer Activities for Writers

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    Summer is officially here, bringing with it the perfect opportunity for writers to infuse their creative process with the vibrant energy of the season. Whether you’re working on a novel, poetry collection, memoir, or any other writing project, the long, sunny days and warm evenings offer a wealth of inspiration and motivation. To make the most of this season, here are six fantastic summer activities tailored to writers, designed to ignite your imagination and enhance your writing experience. Whether you prefer solitary adventures or group activities, there’s something on this list to suit every writer’s creative needs. Start a New…

  • colorful round floats in a swimming pool; inspire your writing with these colors of summer

    Inspire Your Writing with the Colors of Summer

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    With the arrival of summer, we are greeted by a burst of lively colors that breathe life into our daily lives It’s the season where we trade in our cozy sweaters for breezy attire and immerse ourselves in a vast array of bright, fun colors. These colors have the power to ignite our imaginations and stir up a myriad of emotions, paving the way for unique and captivating stories. In this month’s writing prompt, we want to inspire your writing by presenting five quintessential summer colors that have the potential to spark a flurry of creative thoughts and narratives. Pull…

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    5 Things To Focus on Before Writing A Novel

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    Before you even begin the journey of crafting your novel, it’s imperative to lay a solid foundation through some prep work. Setting the stage for your writing endeavor involves delving into essential prewriting tasks that will not only enhance your creative process but also foster a sense of purpose and direction along the way. Today, I’m sharing a list of five tasks to help you prepare for your novel writing project. 1. Deadlines Are Very Important A deadline will push you to your limits and keep you writing even when you’re not motivated to write. Establish an estimated total word…

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    Exploring Imaginative Fantasy Subgenres

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    Welcome, fellow traveler! You have officially been introduced to the realm of the fantasy genre and are ready to begin your quest in writing your story. The time has come to look even closer at the elements that have already been introduced as well as other elements that may arise later in the writing process for this particular genre so that you are well-equipped for the journey ahead. Let us begin by asking this question: what kind of fantasy would you like to write about? While it would be an impressively amazing accomplishment, no story can house every element within…