Category: World of Writing
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When I subscribed to ‘Writers’ Magazine’ aeons ago I received three books designed to teach yourself how to be a better writer, with one of them focusing on creative writing. In a chapter looking at Finding Believable Characters an exercise was prescribed as a principle means of character creation. Here is the exercise in full;…
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This year I took a big leap in my in my creative journey – I entered the world of podcasting. I know this sounds like a cliche, a middle aged male setting up his own podcast but the step was necessary. Writers are making friends and influencing people through podcasts, like author Joanna Penn. Her…
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I’ve been thinking on my interview skills of late having spoken with a variety of people all over the world whether it’s for a publication or my book research. Generally interviews for me are easy to plan except where when that person has put together a biographical piece. Case in point I revisited two of…
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One of the most important skills in journalism is the art of the interview. Some presenters on TV make it look easy, and if you have a confident vibrant personality then it can be. Whether you are reporting the news, or putting together a feature you should always include an interview with a key figure…
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If you don’t have a blog for your business then isn’t it about time you considered looking into this deeper? For me blogging is not only necessary but vital because I’m a writer but also in an age where so much content is online my personality and services need to shine brightly on the world…