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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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How do I write a scene when a character wakes up from being unconscious?

Often I read about people waking up after being unconscious or asleep in a story. Some authors write the characters as being confused, and it taking a second to remember what was happening before. I'm …
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When, and how should I bring in my character's backstory?

I am about halfway through my story, and I realized I haven't brought in very much of my character's backstory. Any tips on where to bring that in, and how?
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How do you tie the plot of your story together in the end?

I'm nearing the end of my story, and I'm trying to tie it all together. I've read books that are great, but when you come to the ending, it's extremely disappointing because nothing in the ending conn …
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How do I build a friendship?

How can I build a realistic friendship that utilizes emotion? One of the main problems in my writing is characters not seeming to be as emotional or have real seeming connections to family or friends. …
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How can I make a situation where someone close to a character is killed emotional?

How can I make a situation where someone close to a character is killed emotional? I've tried many times, and each time it seems to me like the reaction of my main character isn't like what a real pe …
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