If you’re thinking about Nanowrimo, here are some practices worth considering for a month-long project. When I read number four, I wondered if I could use it with a character, too.
7 Discipline-Mastering Practices : zenhabits
Tag: creativity
Story crafting
When I found this post, I liked the depth of its advice. From its overt meaning — make a better web site, for example — to its underlying message — tell a good story, it’s worth a read.
Master This Storytelling Technique to Create an Irresistible Content Series – Copyblogger
Consider lit
Starting in literary magazine is one way to build a portfolio. It also gives you a chance to master the craft. Here are a few tips for breaking into the market.
How to Get Published in Literary Magazines and Journals – Writer’s Circle
http://writerscircle.com/2014/10/how-to-get-published-in-literary-magazines-and-journals.html
To write the past
For about a week, I’ve been seeing posts about renaming Columbus Day to honor the people who had already settled the western hemisphere before Columbus arrived. It made me think about writing factual and fictional histories. Here are some prompts for young students, but anyone can use them.
Writing prompts for social studies / history
http://writingprompts.tumblr.com/post/30655462866/writing-prompts-for-social-studies-history
Loosen up
If you feel tapped out, here are a few reminders to get back to your creative, productive self. (In this case, you are “the company.”)
7 Ways to Unlock Your Company’s Creative Juices
sharon p. lynn 