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  • 2 Creative Mashups ~ Muse Versus Character ~ Two Feature Exercise In Creative Mashups
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    2 Creative Mashups ~ Muse Versus Character ~ Two Feature Exercise in Creative Mashups

    ByLeanne 6 August 202321 November 2023

    1 ~ Visual Creative Mashups Combine the imaginative powers of a “Muse” and the depth of a “Character” to design a unique story or artwork. 2 ~ Visual Creative Mashups Start by selecting a fictional character as your inspiration, then let your muse guide the twists and turns of the narrative. Feel free to modify…

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    How to Avoid Plagiarism

    ByLeanne 5 August 202313 December 2023

      Best Practice – How to Avoid Plagiarism When writing for others whether it be school assignments, online posts, novels, film, or whatever the same principles apply pretty much across all writing genres. When using content from other writers, it’s crucial to adhere to ethical practices and avoid plagiarism. Here are Some Guidelines to Help…

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  • Writing Emotions
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    Early Friday Freewrite – Preparing for the Weekend – Let’s Write

    ByLeanne 4 August 202321 November 2023

    HAVEN’T done a Friday Freewrite for a while. So, let’s do this. Now if you live on the other side of the world these blog posts arrive a day early so you could be wondering why the heck, I’d send a Friday Freewrite on a Thursday which to you might be a Thursday night?   You’ve always…

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  • Self-Publishing ~ Person Writing On Notebook
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    Self-Publishing: How to Self-Publish on Amazon – A Checklist for 2024

    ByLeanne 2 August 202329 February 2024

    Self-Publishing Checklist – Publishing on Amazon in 2024 Self-Publishing: Recently I set up an account to Publish with Amazon. As this is a popular and straightforward option for authors, I thought I would take a look and see if it’s an easy thing to do. I was warned by my writing group members to check…

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    Books on Editing Your Writing and Great Guides

    ByLeanne 1 August 202329 February 2024

    Editing Your Writing   Editing Your Writing  If you’re interested in finding sources to support or expand your knowledge of writing and especially editing, try these books, websites, blogs and podcasts:  Writing Guides and Books on Editing Your Writing:    – “On Writing Well” by William Zinsser    – “The Elements of Style” by William…

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    5 Ways to Writing Fun – Sunday Fun Day – Let’s Try Something New on this 7th Day of the Week…

    ByLeanne 30 July 202329 February 2024

     🎉📝5 Ways to Writing Fun ~ Sunday Writing Fun Day for Writers🎉📝 Hi there, fellow word-magicians!    🪄🖊️📚 What’s better than spending a lazy Sunday immersed in the world of Writing Fun?  Of course there are lots of things to do but personally some Sundays I simply sit and read or write. I probably drink too…

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    Creative Writing ~ Use Your Power, of Adaptability, in Your Creative Writing

    ByLeanne 29 July 202313 December 2023

     – Use Your Words, it’s Creative Writing!       As writers, it’s quite easy to settle into a familiar routine or groove. We find a comfortable niche in terms of style, genre, and tone that feels like a second skin. So, we stick with it. We cling to it no matter what. It’s a…

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    Power Your Writing: Unlock Your Creativity Expand Your Horizons for Personal Growth in 2024

    ByLeanne 28 July 202315 December 2023

    Power Your Writing: Unlock Your Creativity and Expand Your World for Personal Growth Unleash Your Writing Potential: Tap into Your Creative Energy and Broaden Your Horizons. This is your chance to improve your life through writing. What is Writing to You? To me writing is a form of personal growth – a timeless form of expression…

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    Writing Today ~ 3 Quick & Easy Prompts to Get You Writing in 2024

    ByLeanne 20 July 202329 February 2024

      1. Write about a character who discovers an old, mysterious letter hidden in the attic, possibly written by a parent Thank you Eye for Ebony on Unsplash for the lovely photo   2. Start Writing Today ~ Create a Poem from a Lie Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Thanks, eerily perfect   3. Discuss…

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  • Writing Emotions
    Writing Emotions

    WHY is Writing Emotions Always Challenging? Day Five of Five Day Series]

    ByLeanne 11 July 202315 December 2023

    5 Day – Emotions in Writing Challenge WHY is Writing Emotions Always Challenging? Oh my, here we are at Day 5. I was beginning to think I would bomb out AGAIN! 🙂 We now know that demonstrating emotions in writing can be difficult for several reasons. Over the past five days we have looked at…

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