A concise list that covers some of the essential aspects of effective storytelling. ~ Flynn
Rules for Creative Writers
by Terri Forehand
The rules for creative writing can be overwhelming. From grammar, formatting rules, and creating characters, plotting,
A concise list that covers some of the essential aspects of effective storytelling. ~ Flynn
Rules for Creative Writers
by Terri Forehand
The rules for creative writing can be overwhelming. From grammar, formatting rules, and creating characters, plotting, and following guidelines a beginning writer can give up before a creative story every makes publication. Don’t give up. Here are some basic yet simple rules to include when writing from your heart and putting words on the page.
Creative writers have many characters swirling around in their brains at any given time. To make those characters realistic and bring them alive on the page, the creative writer must identify those characteristics for the reader in words, actions, descriptions or dialog. To know the characters well enough to do this, the creative writer should make a character list for each of the characters in the story. Every character must bear their own baggage; have their own physical identities including hair color, freckles, and warts. Each character…
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