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Doc Hensley on Writing- 4 Poet Tips That Sharpen Your ProseMost poets convey more of a message in 250 words than most prose writers do in 1,250 words. That’s because poets select words for their maximum impact. Poets are concerned about how a word sounds; how it meets the eye … Continue reading → […]
- Conquering the Blank PageConclusion of the series, “Advice for the Tortured Novelist” These four tips will help you break through writer’s block. 1. Do a timed writing session. Set an alarm clock for ten minutes. Attack your writing with a vengeance. Type out … Continue reading → […]
- Kicking Your Brain into GearPart 2 in the series, “Advice for the Tortured Novelist” Try these four methods for ramping up your creativity: 1. Consider the audience first. Pick up a notepad and jot down responses to such key questions as, “Who, specifically, am … Continue reading → […]
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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Beyond Plain Vanilla
The conclusion of the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” In this series, we’ve looked at four ways you can spur your subconscious mind to help you solve plotting challenges. These methods are not routine. They will probably be out … Continue reading
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Interpretive Superimposing and Storyboard Shuffling
Part 3 in the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” Last week we looked at two ways creative writers can boost their creativity in coming up with plot ideas. Here are two more: Another process involves interpretive superimposing. Take three … Continue reading
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Mining Memories and Dreams
Part 2 in the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” For a long time psychologists have known that one of the ways to use the subconscious mind for problem-solving is to feed it a problem before going to sleep. For … Continue reading
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Harness Bizarre Mental Experiences to Your Plotting Advantage
Part 1 in the series: “Developing Plots by Hemorrhaging Dreams” First, at the onset, let me emphasize emphatically that I am not in favor of the use of so-called “recreational drugs.” I abhor the use of LSD, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, … Continue reading
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