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Learning to Write
Learning to write can be a daunting task. There is much misinformation surrounding writing, worsened by the internet. Learning to write is more than just grammar and punctuation and this artistry is often lost in the desire to quickly produce content. Writing is not only a skill, but also a craft requiring creativity, imagination, and expression. You must find your voice, your style, and your message. It demands attention, dedication, and practice.
Writing can be a daunting task, but it can also be a rewarding and fulfilling one.
This blog is here to help you learn how to write effectively. You will find helpful and reliable advice on how to improve your writing skills and techniques. You will learn how to avoid common writing mistakes and pitfalls. You will discover how to use grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and syntax to enhance your writing. You will also explore different types of writing, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, academic, business, and more.
But this blog is not only about teaching you how to write, but also how to enjoy writing. You will find inspiring and motivating stories and tips from other writers who have overcome their writing challenges and achieved their writing goals. You will learn how to find your passion, your purpose, and your audience for your writing. You will also get suggestions on how to make your writing fun, interesting, and original.
If you want to learn how to write better and have fun doing it, you have come to the right place. This blog will help you become the writer you want to be. 😊
Exploring Human Existence: Writing from an Existential Perspective
Vincent Triola
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Existentialism and Writing: The Quest for Meaning in a Meaningless World
In this article, the author examines the
philosophical and literary movement of existentialism, which seeks to understand human existence in an absurd and
irrational world. The author explains the key concepts of existentialism, such as existence precedes essence,
freedom, and responsibility, and how they influence the writing of existentialist authors. The author also
analyzes the role of religion, especially Christianity, in existentialist thought and writing.
Why you won't sell books on Social Media
Vincent Triola
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The Reality of Social Media Advertising for Book Marketing: A Complex Method for Engagement and Effectiveness that
Fails to Deliver
This article delves into the intricacies of social media advertising and engagement for book marketing. It
highlights the limitations of the general assumption that people click on social media ads and make purchases. By
understanding the multifaceted nature of social media platforms and the diverse reasons individuals engage with
them, the article emphasizes the need for a different approach to advertising books.
Unleash Your Creativity: Mastering the Art of Writing with Inverse Language Techniques
Inverse language techniques can transform your writing from bland to brilliant. Find out how to apply this technique to create stunning sentences that will impress your audience. This article will teach you the benefits, examples, and tips of inverse language.
Adverbs: Misunderstood, Abused, & Powerful Tools
Adverbs are often misunderstood and abused by writers, but they can also be powerful tools to express yourself. This article explains how to use adverbs wisely and avoid the pitfalls of overusing or misusing them. It also gives examples of how adverbs can add flavor and nuance to your writing, especially in dialogue.
Strategies to Handle Publisher Rejection & Not Give Up The Writing Dream
Publisher rejection can be a painful and discouraging experience for writers, but it doesn’t have to be a fatal one. In this article, you will learn how to handle publisher rejection and not give up on your writing dream. You will learn various strategies and mindsets that can help you deal with rejection, learn from it, and move forward with confidence and resilience. You will also learn how to understand the publisher’s rationale and improve your chances of getting published.
How to Deal with Writing Pet Peeves & Learn from Them
What are some of the things that annoy you as a writer? Maybe it’s the grammar police who nitpick every mistake, or the plagiarists who steal your ideas, or the clichés that make your writing boring, or the unrealistic expectations that make you doubt yourself. In this article, you will find out how to deal with these pet peeves and turn them into learning opportunities for your writing craft.
Learn to Deal & Not Deal With Writing Critics
What passes as constructive criticism todqy provides no benefit for writers. Telling people to be nice when critiquing work has a blinding effect that adds a positive ring to a sad manuscript. Likewise, literature's trolls dish out banal, useless, opinionated criticism as if they possessed a degree from every ivy league school. Learn what not to do and what comments not to read in the humorous piece about writing and criticism.
How to Avoid Pedantic Editing & Create Original, Stylish Writing
Vincent Triola
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Editing is an essential part of writing, but it can also be a source of conflict and stress for writers. Editors and critics often impose arbitrary rules and limitations on writers, who feel trapped and restricted in their writing. In this article, you will explore how to edit your work effectively without compromising your creativity, and how to break the rules and create your own style.
I write about what’s happened and happening
Terry Trueman
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Writing is about recording observations of the world, but many things hamper this activity, most of all ourselves and our circumstance. If quality writing is dependent on honesty, then one must question the honesty of life in different stages and contexts, such as aging, career, childhood, college, etc. Perhaps the most honest thing to say is that our truth changes with the importance of our circumstance, or, depending on where we are, the truth may require more or less effort to observe.
Writing isn’t some mystical mystery
Terry Trueman
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As it turns out, writing isn’t just about putting words on a page. Explore the deeper themes of legacy, reputation, and self-delusion through personal anecdotes, poetry, and introspection. Consider the power and purpose of writing.
Writing's Struggles & Joys - Advice From an Old writer
Terry Trueman
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An honest, raw account of the struggles and joys of being a writer and a call to action for young writers to embrace their voices and write without hesitation.
How to Write a Story That Comes True by Lying to Yourself
Vincent Triola
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How do you create a believable and engaging story? In this article, you will discover how the author learned a valuable lesson from a guy who lies a lot, and how he used that lesson to improve his writing skills. You will also find out how to use POV as a rhetorical device that adds meaning and depth to your story.
Persuasive Writing: The Key to Successful Writing
Vincent Triola
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Writing is not only a way of expressing yourself, but also a way of convincing others to read and believe what you write. In this article, you will learn why persuasion is the primary goal of writing, regardless of the genre or topic. You will learn how to determine your writing's persuasiveness with examples of how persuasive writing works in different forms and genres of writing, such as history, science fiction, fantasy, and racism.
Thinking first-person POV is lazy writing isn’t wrong — it’s stupid.
Vincent Triola
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How do you choose the right POV for your story? Is first-person POV always lazy writing? In this article, you will learn how POV is not only a matter of preference, but also a powerful tool that can enhance your story’s message and impact.
How Ignoring Theme Ruined the Asexual, Female, Blue Alien Story
Vincent Triola
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In this article, the author explains why theme is essential for fiction writing, and how ignoring theme can result in poor worldbuilding and character development. The author uses an example of a story about an asexual, female, blue alien who falls in love with a human pilot and saves the Earth from destruction. The author criticizes this story for being unrealistic, clichéd, and inconsistent, and argues that the alien character is a poorly conceived savior archetype with no thematic purpose. The author also suggests some ways to improve the story by adding a theme that relates to the alien’s asexuality and the human’s sexuality, and how that affects their relationship and their views on humanity. The author concludes by stating that theme is the foundation of fiction, and that writers should always consider the theme of their stories before they start writing.
Learn to Write Mosaic Poetry To Improve All Verse
Vincent Triola
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Improve your free verse poetry by learning to write mosaic poetry. How creating mosaic poetry, in which each syllable rhymes, teaches rhythm and improves free verse poetry by developing meter and a better ear for rhyming. Improving poetry requires having a command of rythm and rhym, which ultimately makes free verse more engaging since many techniques overlap.
How to Stop Undermining Your Writing with Faux Humility
Vincent Triola
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How do you write with confidence and authority? How do you avoid faux humility in your writing? In this article, you will learn how faux humility can harm your writing and reinforce ignorance. You will also find out how to write with facts, logic, and evidence, and how to be open to criticism and feedback. You will also discover how to use writing as a tool for learning and seeking the truth.
How Writing Teaches You: The Craft and the Lessons
Vincent Triola
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Learn how the craft of writing teaches you by perpetually teaching, resolving, and articulating your perceptions. This article will show you how writing helps you to develop your critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills. You will also see how writing can enrich your personal and professional life.
Mimesis: The Secret to Realistic and Engaging Writing
Vincent Triola
6 Minute Or Less Read Time
Learn how to use mimesis to write more realistically and engagingly. Mimesis is the imitation of reality in art and literature. This article will teach you how to reduce unnecessary pronouns, narrative distance, and verbosity in your writing.
The Secret of Writing Engaging Free Verse: Syllabic Poetry
Vincent Triola
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Learn how to write engaging free verse poetry by using syllabic poetry as a tool. Syllabic poetry counts the number of syllables per line, rather than the number of stresses or rhymes. This article will teach you how to use syllabic poetry to create rhythms, emphasize words, and vary line lengths in your free verse poems.
Christians, Christian T. Roll, & Thoughts on Satire
Vincent Triola
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Satire is a powerful form of writing that uses humor, irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to criticize, expose, or mock social, political, or moral issues; but quality satire must be truthful and expose social issues, otherwise it becomes slanderous. Satire often employs exaggeration, parody, or caricature to make its point. By doing so, satire challenges dominant groups and forces them to confront their behavior and hypocrisy. However, the most essential element of satire is honesty. In this article, we will explore the purpose and value of satire as a form of honest criticism and social commentary. We will also look at some examples of satire from various genres and media, such as novels (Animal Farm), films (Dr. Strangelove), shows (The Daily Show), cartoons (The Simpsons), and blogs (The Onion).