Category: Writing
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The Greatness Of Clarice Lispector
The Greatness Of Clarice Lispector Last week I had the chance to talk about the towering influence of Clarice Lispector over Brazilian literature. Critics lauded her stream-of-consciousness style and described her as glamorous and mysterious. When asked by an industry expert on Goodreads to recommend books that could be adapted into a Netflix series: Without…
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Freestyle Poetry
Freestyle Poetry What is a freestyle poetry? Nonmetrical, non-rhyming lines that closely follow the natural rhythms of speech. A regular pattern of sound or rhythm may emerge in free-verse lines, but the poet does not adhere to a metrical plan in their composition. It has no defined meter, no consistent rhyme scheme, and no specified…
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Plot Twist
Plot Twist A plot twist is an unexpected development in a book, film, television program. It is a deviation from an expected story beat. Plot twists can take place at any time in a story, but they’re most commonly associated with endings, and climaxes. Writers frequently use plot twists to add nuance to formulaic narratives. Plot…
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Heightened Language
heightened language Heightened language or heightened text is often defined as a more formal, emotional, or poetic way of speaking. Words are chosen for their sound and power, not just their meaning. Heightened language enables words to ascend beyond everyday speech. Look for what is happening that “elevates” the moment beyond the mundane. Often something within…
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Writing In Another Language
Writing in another language There are a number of well-known authors who choose to do just that, in many cases writing not only well but brilliantly, in a language that was not their first. Are You an Exophonic Writer? The word derives from Greek–exo in Greek means “outside”; phonic means “voice.” The University of Warwick in the United…
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Terms Of Venery In Literature
Terms of venery in Literature Among the many gems within the English language writers wanting to create vocabulary rich characters, particularly historical ones, use Terms Of Venery in their dialog. Terms of venery (hunting) are the linguist equivalent of silly hats: colorful, affected, fashionable, and quite popular. Terms of venery in Literature, like most jargon, were…
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How To Write A Song
How To Write A Song The first thing about how to write a song is knowing that a song consists of four main elements: melody, harmony, rhythm, and lyrics. Otherwise, you would have instrumental music. An instrumental is a recording normally without any vocals, although it might include some inarticulate vocals, such as shouted backup vocals…
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How To Write A Book For Kids
how to write a book for kids There is no difference between writing for adults and writing for children: no difference in depth of meaning, and no difference in sophistication or complexity. That being said here’s How to Write a Children’s Book: Middle Grade Young Adult Age of readers: Age of protagonist:Mindset: 8–12. Typically age…
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Tips For Writing A Speech
tips for writing a speech From boosting the morale of a nation to fighting for freedom, knowing how to write a good speech is quintessential for your success. The art of storytelling, yes a speech is essentially a story, has its masters: Martin Luther King, Emmeline Pankhurst and former Prime Minister Winston Churchill come to…
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How To Start A Paragraph
How to Start a Paragraph The way you start a paragraph will determine the quality of your piece. Therefore, you need to be careful when choosing words to start a paragraph. The use of transition words to start a paragraph will make your text more engaging. These transition phrases will tell the reader that you…
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