Annette Young's Blog: Annette's Observations

Want to be a writer? Here are some great creative writing ideas that really work. Ready?

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Last night, I went to the start of the Salisbury Literary Festival and thoroughly enjoyed being with book lovers as well as to be in the presence of other authors. The interview with the first author of the festival-Neil Spring was really interesting.

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When I talk about imaginative writing, I mean, extending your  initial concept, stretching it and shaping it. Your aim is to bring it to life in a way that will engage the readers.

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Are you the next J K Rowling? When I ask writers what they think their chances are of becoming the next golden star in terms of published authors, I am often greeted by shrugs or even laughter. It's as if we don't believe it is possible to recreate her success or achievements.  

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I am used to setting up a make-shift office whenever I am on my travels. Providing the table is the right height and the chair - relatively comfortable, I can set up my laptop or iPad and still keep up to date with my schedule. Whether I am writing for clients, for the Creative Competitor or, purely on a personal creative writing pursuit, there's no need to miss out on work.

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Have you been watching the new BBC drama Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling? Written by Robert Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling, it's a 3-part series and as a huge fan of the books...

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Are you struggling with the dreaded creative block? Here are tried and tested ways to remove writers block and to keep your creativity bubbling away....

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by Annette Young Do you want to write articles for clients? Do you fancy learning the art of freelance writing? In my opinion, anyone who loves the written word and who has a natural curiosity for life could become a freelance writer. That’s not to cheapen the skills required to write professionally of course, there …

Continue reading "Freelance Writing – Put Your Talents to Good Use"

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Word count is all important when it comes to writing competitions. Rules are designed to increase the challenge and to provide a level playing field when it comes to the judging process...

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So far in this series on how to win writing competitions, or, (or at least, how to improve your potential for doing so), I have covered the importance of generating a good idea and developing it, turning this basic concept into something original and unique....

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