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"Creative writing" is a vague term, but generally means fiction, or writing that's not non-fiction, technical, or business writing. This tag should be used when asking questions that apply to multiple categories of creative writing, such as when asking questions that could apply to fiction or poetry alike.
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When should I describe objects, events, scenes, and people, and when should I just leave it ...
I would recommend keeping it shorter for most things. Of course, if you are writing a mystery novel, then little details can be more important if they solve the case. There are also some points in the …
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How to improve writing non-action scenes
I get that same problem too, although I tend to get past it a bit quicker. Here's a few ideas that might help;
write everything else first, then go back and make the less intense parts however you ne …
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I wrote a story built around an object but now I want to keep a character and drop everythin...
I wrote a story that I intended to be a one shot with three main characters, mainly to play around with a certain object within a world that suited it. When I was about where everyone was supposed to …
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What can I do to make my book more challenging?
There are a few things you can do:
Just use bigger words. This will probably be the most obvious solution, but it'll work and probably be the easiest way.
Add subplots, details, and make you character …
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Trouble focusing on Story 1 because Story 2 seems so much better. How to get the next Story ...
I have 3 stories that I rotate between when writing the new chapters, one of which I just recently finished the first chapter. This new story('Tech Vs Magic'* ) seems really good to me right after fin …
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How to add subtle hints for plot twist in your story?
Trying to do this myself, I have two main strategies that work well for me.
Option one- Outline and use that to drop hints as you go along in your first run. This sets up all your hints, but if you de …
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How to avoid "character said" when there is a group of people talking?
If it is clear which character is speaking(like pincq suggests) you don't need them. You can also establish who is talking in dialogue by referencing their own unique past. Since the others haven't do …
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How should i proceed with my short story?
My question then is how does one handle such self-doubts?
Write some more, maybe do a second draft, and as you see your writing get better you'll feel better about it. Maybe find a few people to rev …
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What if you want to write two separate books at once?
I do this a bunch and i just move around, write a chapter or two of one and then go back to the other one. I don't really plan out my story all the way to the end though, so if you plan everything the …
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How can I write this scene?
Write a picture.
Sure it doesn't make much sense, but that's what you need to do. Write what you see in your head, and that will take care of the physical aspects. Mention that bush on the side of the …
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How to stop writing from deteriorating mid-writing?
Sounds like you're mind is writing faster than your hand, which gets frustrating sometimes. There are a few things to try to help stop this.
Take breaks. Whenever you see yourself deteriorating, stop, …
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How do I write a character who is exhausted?
You seem to have it covered decently well already, so you should do fine.
Although, I think you might be overdoing it just a tad. As she's just fainted, I think this is a bit too tired. Depending on h …
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What pronoun to use for a sentient, self aware AI?
I think 'it' or 'AI's name' is probably the best bet. If you reference AI's name once in a conversation, you can then switch to calling it 'it' as long as it is clear that 'it' refers to the AI. If th …
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How long can a Children's Novel be?
There is no right answer. You can do something as short as 100 pages if you want, or go beyond 300 pages. There's the Percy Jackson series(plus all the other series in the same universe) that are abou …
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Is it possible to write a serious story without any humour?
I think you can remove most comedy from a book, but even just keeping a little bit will help a ton. Just skimming through my memory, I can't remember any (fiction) book I've read that did not have at …
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