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65CJ's Creative Studio - Writing vs Reading
by cjcs
Being an author type fellow, people are often taken aback when I tell them that I simply don't read a lot of fiction recreationally. This is not to say that I haven't read a lot. I have. Much of it was... published 6 months ago
64CJ's Creative Studio - Making Believable Fictional Civilizations
by cjcs
While fiction ultimately lives or dies by its characters, the world the characters are in should not be short-changed. The environment surrounding the characters informs not only the choices they make, but... published 3 months ago
65CJ's Creative Studio - Thoughts on Developing Interesting Characters
by cjcs
One topic that can get different writers into an argument concerns the relative importance of plot vs character. What's more important: the events that happen in a story, or the characters and how they... published 6 months ago
54CJ's Creative Studio - The Craft of Writing and the Art of Storytelling
by cjcs
There is an argument within writing circles that seems almost as old as time. Can writing be taught? On one side you have those who claim that only those with innate skill can write, while on the other side... published 5 months ago
59CJ's Creative Studio - Writers Write Right, Right?
by cjcs
When you take your writing seriously, you shouldn't be shy about playing with the language it to see where it takes you. published 6 months ago
57CJ's Creative Studio - But I Don't Wanna Rewrite!
by cjcs
Rewriting is a pain in the arse. There's no getting around it. It's time-consuming and often tedious. When you're rewriting yourself, it's even more difficult. Still, this is a huge part of the craft of writing. All writers have to become good at it. published 6 months ago
55CJ's Creative Studio - Exposing Yourself
by cjcs
One of the hardest parts of writing for most authors is to be honest with the reader. It's perfectly understandable... fiction, by definition, is fabrication. It's a lie. So, while the author is busy... published 6 months ago
58CJ's Creative Studio - Building a Story (Part 3)
by cjcs
The Support Character and Plot Happens The person who they hire to work as an artist at the kiosk, for some reason, I've always thought of as an Indian (American variety). I've even been calling him Johnny... published 6 months ago
70CJ's Creative Studio - Screenplay Content
by cjcs
Economy of words is important in all forms of writing, but none more so than with screenwriting. See some of what it takes to move from reject pile to the producer's office. published 5 months ago
63CJ's Creative Studio - 10 Tips on Critiquing for Writers and Readers
by cjcs
Writers often talk about needing readers during certain stages of the writing process. Perhaps the better word would be "critiquers" (I would say "critic", but that has bad connotations). These are the brave souls who read unfinished works and give their opinions about it. Seems easy, but it really isn't. published 6 months ago
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