Writing Anthology
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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.
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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
How Can Orwell’s Demons Inspire Our Love For Writing?
Our writing personality and love of writing, which Orwell's demons can inspire, create our promise to our reader.
Is saying "that's a cliché" clichéd? How to avoid being clichéd.
A clichéd expression is a well-used phrase or opinion that betrays a lack of original thought. How can writing be amusing and punchy and avoid being clichéd?