Writing Exercises

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  • What is imagery? - article

    Writers need to enhance their stories by conveying moods and setting tones. One way to do this is through imagery. Imagery is much more than description. Description...
    Molly Blaisdell
    • Molly Blaisdell
  • Writing Prompts 101 - article

    You don't have to be a professional writer to take advantage of the extremely effective writing tool known as the writing prompt. Understanding how to use this tool...
    Michael Esser
    • Michael Esser
  • 5 Ways to Simplify Your Writing - article

    Good writers like to keep things simple. Don’t try to dazzle the reader with sentences that would take two and a half pages to diagram. The reader will get confused...
    R.J. Lee
    • R.J. Lee
  • Writing from Life Experience - article

    It’s impossible to write without being influenced in some way by your life experiences, whether intentionally or not. But, it’s up to you, the writer, to mine value...
    R.J. Lee
    • R.J. Lee
  • Keep the Writing Flowing - podcast

    Generating a fresh idea for a story isn't always easy. If you are stuck and need some inspiration, watch this short interview with national bestselling children’s...
    R.L. Stine
    • R.L. Stine