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Using Pinterest As a Research Tool
Posted by jarviswrites in Character, Conducting Research, How I Write, Jennie, Research, Setting, The Craft Of Writing on July 25, 2016
by Jennie Jarvis As a fiction writer, most of my job entails making crap up. Yes, my stories are based in realities, and it’s important for those realties to ring true in the hearts and minds of my readers. Sometimes, this means doing a little traditional research. Lately, I’ve been spending hours watching videos […]
Research Tips From A Librarian by Kate Neff
Posted by jarviswrites in Guest Bloggers, Research, The Craft Of Writing, The Writer's Life on July 19, 2016
5writers.com welcomes Kate Neff to the site this month! Kate has worked in the library setting for over 15 years, from the public library, to colleges, to the public school system. It’s hard for her to say which is her favorite, but there is never a dull day no matter which kind of library one works […]
When The Muse Is Elusive
Posted by Ron Hayes in How I Write, Poetry, Ron, The Craft Of Writing on July 13, 2016
by Ron Hayes What does research have to do with poetry and why in the world would a poet ever need to do research? Ever been asked this question? Ever asked it yourself? When the term “research” crops up in a conversation amongst you and your poet friends, do they look at you funny and […]
The Bard Was Right. To Thine Own Self…
Posted by Ron Hayes in Books 2016, Ron, The Craft Of Writing on June 26, 2016
by Ron Hayes Weird year so far. As a poet, I’m deeply affected by the things that go on around me. As a teacher, there always seems to be a lot going on. Typically, these goings-on find their way into the poems I put on the page, but this year has been unusually distracting. With […]
Switch Off Work Brain. Switch On Writer Brain
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Darlene, Transitions on May 19, 2016
By Darlene Cah Most writers, even those with published books, have some kind of “day job,” whether they’re teachers, administrative assistants, attorneys, mail carriers or working in any number or other jobs. For some, writing time is a welcome respite from the stress of life in a cube. For me, it’s a difficult transition. My […]
Every Line A Break, Every Break A Transition
Posted by Ron Hayes in Poetry, Ron, The Craft Of Writing, Transitions on May 8, 2016
by Ron Hayes In poetry, transitioning from idea to idea in a poem (or scene to scene, or between characters’ points of view, or what have you) seems a lot less complicated than in other genres of writing. You’d think it’s as simple as beginning a new stanza: end the line, hit the Return key […]
Making the Leap From Scene to Scene: Transitions
Posted by jarviswrites in Jennie, The Craft Of Writing, Transitions on May 3, 2016
by Jennie Jarvis When sitting down to write a story, it’s so easy to get caught up in “bullet point” thinking: This happens, then this happens, then this happens. But, if you don’t pay attention to the transitions – how you get from point to point – then a reader or viewer can feel like […]
National Poetry Month Begins!
Posted by Ron Hayes in National Poetry Month, Poetry, Ron, The Craft Of Writing on April 3, 2016
by Ron Hayes Hello dear readers and Happy April! Once again Eliot’s “cruellest month” is upon us and I couldn’t be happier. We have a tremendous National Poetry Month planned for you here at 5writers.com. Let’s get to it! One of the oldest adages in writing is to write what you know. While I take […]
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