Writing Anthology

 
  • George Orwell describes writing a book as:

    “a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist or understand.”

    The writing journey may be a bit less horrible when there is help out there. Here are some essays that may help:

  • Understanding our nature lets us share created emotions with our readers and frees our story’s characters from the page. The OCEANS model’s personality traits were deconstructed to reinterpret the model into seven writing qualities. These suggest ways a writer can customise a method for writing which suits their nature.

  • TThis page contains essays discussing how we can compose prose using three elements. They are:
    1. Our story drivers – which uses dreaming and heart.
    2. Our creative vision -which uses seeking truthfulness and beauty.
    3. The power of humanity - which uses imagination and flair


 
Using imagination to escape chatter
Kenneth Vickery Kenneth Vickery

Using imagination to escape chatter

As with physical fitness, many pursuits can pump up our imaginations. This essay suggests day-to-day activities and techniques which can amass imaginative vigour and divert chatter. Consequently, these suggestions should demonstrate the value of a healthy imagination to enrich our lives.

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