Archive for April, 2015
Thursday, April 23rd, 2015
If you like writing horror, dabble in another genre too. Have a go at comedy or whatever takes your interest. You may find that what works for you is writing in more than one genre or mixing two genres in one story. Or you may find that playing with a scene like this enables you to uncover more threads to a story or more depths to your writing. Exciting!
How about writing a funny horror story? What about a romantic thriller? How about historical fantasy? If you force yourself to think out of the box, you’ll allow your hidden ideas and talent to spring forth.
Happy Thursday! Liane x
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
Feeling fed up or tired? Can’t be bothered to do anything? Jump up right now and shake your whole body for two minutes. Put a smile on your face and just shake. Feel your cheeks wobble, let your arms and legs jig. I guarantee at the end of it you’ll feel refreshed and raring to go. Happy shaking!
Liane x
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2015
Yo, yo, yo. Freddie’s in the house. Ready to get those creative juices flowing?
Everyone’s watching the football and you hate football and they know it. You’re bored. You’ve got an idea. You giggle. They won’t like it but ….
What happens next? Over to you, guys. Happy Tuesday! Freddie. xx
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Thursday, April 9th, 2015
Today, draw a picture. It doesn’t matter if you think you’re rubbish at drawing just sketch something. You have two minutes and if you’re left-handed use your right hand and vice versa. This will get the genius within you interested.
Now set an alarm for five minutes and write a story about your picture. What is it supposed to be? What does it look like? What does it represent? How does it affect a character within your story?
Happy Thursday! Liane x
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015
Hey, it’s Teal. How are you? Oh my gosh, it’s so much fun to be down on Earth. The smell of grass, watching frogs hop …
Where’s ‘great’ for you? The park? Disneyland? Planet Joya? Imagine for the day you’re there. When you see your normal surroundings just say to yourself, I’m really on Joya. See the red paths, the purple fields. Or you’re in Disneyland. Hear the screams and laughter of the people on the ride and Mickey waving at you. I guarantee you’ll be in a happier state and have more energy all day.
Happy Wednesday! love Teal xxx
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2015
When you’ve found the genre you want to write in, make sure you read all you can in that genre. You’ll get great ideas to help you grow. You’ll see what does work and what doesn’t. You’ll see what’s been done to death and what is fresh and new.
And then read in different genres. This will open your mind to see how some of these characters, storylines or themes can cross over into your genre.
This goes for non-fiction too. What’s already out there in your field? What elements of bestselling books in other unrelated fields could be used to great effect in your book? Exciting, isn’t it?
Happy writing! Liane x
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2015
We all feel better when we know someone cares. Think of someone you care about and think about what difficulties that person is suffering at the moment.
Is it your mum with too much stress? Your friend who’s having a bad time? Take the time to tell them they’re great. A bit of love and attention goes a long way.
Happy Wednesday! Liane x
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