Cover reveal for October 2015 Issue We are looking for the following to feature in October's Issue: What's your story as a writer? As a blogger? As an editor? As a beta reader? As a publisher? Short Fiction Stories Creative Nonfiction Pieces Poetry Published a book or two? Let us know, and we'll feature it!... Continue Reading →
Write what comes to you. In other words don't try and force something out of your writing just to please others. Write with passion! If you don't like your own work, then stop and write something else. Use beta readers! These are the readers who will help you out most! Start with the basics. Use... Continue Reading →
5 Things You Didn't Know about Dialogue 1. It's easier & faster to read than narrative, moves the story by faster, and keeps readers interested. 2. #1 Purpose is to provide essential information. 3. #2 Purpose is to move the plot forward. 4. #3 Purpose is to define the different characters. 5. It defines a... Continue Reading →
Themes - Think of these as your thesis of your novel. Once you know what your thesis, use it throughout your novel. Task: Choose any one of your favorite novels. Why is this novel your favorite? Be as detailed as possible. Now, what can you learn from this author's craft? Task #2: Write about a... Continue Reading →
In your book be sure to show the following: - Physical characteristics - such as age, height, clothes, and manner of speaking. - Background/ History - such as family situations, childhood events, rich or poor, married or not. - Ethics/ Morals - is this person good or bad? How about naming characters? - Mix &... Continue Reading →
Calling all authors and poets, if you are wanting your book/ novel / poem featured in February's Issue please contact me right away at: universalcreativityinc.2014@gmail.com ! The February magazine issue will be released to the public on the 1st day of February. Bloggers, if you are needing your blog to be advertised in February's issue... Continue Reading →
In today's challenge, we are going to brainstorm ideas for a novel. What type of novel..hm.. Well, let's say you choose as we go along, your characters, your conflicts, your settings all your way! First, let's choose at least two characters. One good character and one bad character. Creating a protagonist and an antagonist. So,... Continue Reading →
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