Point of view is very crucial in allowing readers to 'see' what we want. The prime understanding of how point of views (POV) can extremely change how the audience read your work. It is however, one of the most things that are ignored by many beginners. What exactly defines POV? It is basically the idea … Continue reading The 4 Types of Point of Views Used in a Story
Best Books I Picked Up in 2018 (So Far)
We can agree that sometimes, writing is tiring and we need a break to just, read. So far, I've written about the tips and tricks of creative writing. However, as an avid reader myself it feels empty without actually sparing some time to borrow and indulge a book! It's been a long time since I … Continue reading Best Books I Picked Up in 2018 (So Far)
5 Questions You Want to Answer When Choosing a Setting
An idea for a setting might be decided in advance or it will develop throughout the progress. One is based off a real-life place while others might require more imagination and improvisation. Whatever it is, not choosing the right setting can be disastrous and result in a seemingly rushed and messy situation. Here are some … Continue reading 5 Questions You Want to Answer When Choosing a Setting
The 4 Types of Story Structure
Before you proceed to actually type your story, planning a structure is very important. When I was still writing for fun there were always times when I had to skip an update deadline because of one reason: I have no idea what my character should do next. Sometimes a story start when you have an … Continue reading The 4 Types of Story Structure
7 Steps to Develop a Compelling Character for Beginners
So you have an idea for a story. You probably have the main character and the general plan of how the story will develop. But as you write, you start to doubt your character. Is this supposed to be the way he speaks? What about his next action? Should she reply yes or no? A … Continue reading 7 Steps to Develop a Compelling Character for Beginners
What is Creative Writing?
When you think about creative writing, you might think about writing a bunch of random universe and making a storyline about it. More importantly, it has to be considered creative, like the name, right? Well, I made this blog as an IB student as a part of my ongoing CAS project and developing my English … Continue reading What is Creative Writing?
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