393 articles on "story"

Does Each Element of Your Story Further The Theme?

Does Each Element of Your Story Further The Theme? by: Nick Vernon Creative Writing Tips – Whichever theme you choose, all the elements, which make up your story, dialogue, conflict, scenes, etc should be written with the theme in mind. Your ...

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How New Authors Can Keep Their Manuscript Coherent

In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors, never make it past the "first reader" who for all practical purposes is a gatekeeper of sorts. This person's job is to weed out manuscripts that do not fit certain establ...

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Guide to Bad Credit Loans

Here is a useful guide to Bad Credit loans. Bad credit loans mean that you are taking out a loan that may depend on your credit history. Your credit history includes county court judgements, and defaults on repayments of previous loans or financial t...

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Interview with Marguerite Arotin, a Romance Writer in Ohio

Py: How did you get your pen name as Maruerite Arotin? Marguerite: My real name is Dana but when I decided to write romance, I always knew Dana would be too unisex for the romance market. So I thought about my nickname. My grandma used to call me D...

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12 Ways to Research a Historical Novel

12 Ways to Research a Historical Novel by: Ann Roscopf Allen Whether you are fictionalizing historical events or making up your own story, attention to detail can determine whether your novel is credible to history buffs or if they’ll give it ...

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Choosing Picture Books for Your Child

Whilst most parents recognize the benefits of introducing their children to books at a young age, the sheer number of books available can make the selection of appropriate titles a daunting task. The following pointers should be considered when buyin...

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Arouse Your Short Story And See It Published

Are you ready to abandon your short stories? Before you toss your newest story in the trash, revisit it using many of the same guidelines editors keep in mind when they review your work. If you follow these guidelines, you will be many steps closer t...

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The Evolution of Man - The History of Hunting

The Evolution of Man - The History of Hunting by: Rebecca Blain Perhaps one of the eldest activities on the face of the planet is hunting. The history of hunting, as a result, is also one of the most diverse. Hunting for food has always been som...

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Writing Your Family's History and Keeping Yours Alive

Research Began With a Relative My research and writing began when my mother, at 91, asked me to take on the project of writing her memoirs. I'd heard some of the stories of her younger life, but had forgotten many and never knew about others. I...

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Is The Theme Running Throughout The Story

Creative Writing Tips –It’s no use coming up with a theme and not using it. Short stories are about a character or characters and about one situation or happening in those characters’ lives. By concentrating on that one thing, our stories are f...

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