Creative Writing Exercises For Dummies

by Maggie Hamand

Turn your inspiration into a story with clear, expert guidance Creative Writing Exercises For Dummies is a step-by-step creative writing course designed to hone your craft, regardless of ability. Written by the founder of the Complete Creative Writing Course at London's Groucho Club, this activity-based guide walks you through the process of developing and writing in a wide range of genres including novels, short stories and creative nonfiction. The book includes writing prompts, exercises, mind maps, flow charts and diagrams designed to get your ideas flowing. You'll get expert guidance into character development, plot structure and prose, plus extensive insight into self-editing and polishing your work.

Whether you're a new writer with a seed of an idea you would like to develop, or are looking to strengthen your creative writing skills, this book has you covered. Covering every aspect of narrative, from setting initial goals to formatting a manuscript, Creative Writing Exercises For Dummies provides the tools and instruction you need to make your story the best it can be.

Learn to spark your imagination and sketch out ideas Create compelling characters and paint a picture with description Develop your plot and structure and maintain continuity Step back from your work and become your own ruthless editor The rise of e-books has opened up the publishing world, even to non-established writers. If you have a story you're dying to tell but aren't sure how, Creative Writing Exercises For Dummies is the clear, concise solution you need.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference

344 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Shawn Deal · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful resource of ideas to try and to improve one's writing. Well organized so that you could go to a chapter or section if you were looking for ideas In just one aspect of your story.

[Sladjana Kovacevic · Rating 5 out of 5]

CREATIVE WRITING EXERCISES FOR DUMMIES-MAGGIE HAMAND
✒️"no ‘typical’ writer exists. Whatever your background, age or current situation, if you have the enthusiasm and discipline, you can become a writer."
✒️"You can discover an enormous amount about writing from reading books, novels and stories of all kinds. When you read, think consciously about the way the book is written"
✒️"You write best when you write the kind of fiction you like to read. Many novelists say that they write the books they want to read – the books didn’t exist before, and so they had to create them!"
📓Sve o pisanju romana(ili pripovetke), od naslova,razvoja likova,opisa,strukture dela,preko uređivanja i izbacivanja nepotrebnih scena,pa do toga zašto treba da držite termos s kafom na radnom stolu.
📓Lekcije su pojašnjene mnoštvom primera iz klasične i savremene literature.
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[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very comprehensive book with lots of exercises that stress different aspects of creative writing. Definitely worth reading.

[Lorrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

For anyone wanting to write a novel, this book is great. It outlines everything you need to know about character development, plot development etc... The exercises in the book are great to get you going and organize your thoughts and ideas. I highly recommend.

[MK · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the characterization and storytelling skills of creative writing would be useful for owned media marketing.
It should also help in creating YouTube videos and social media scenarios for what kind of character you want to present yourself as.
In that sense, this book was helpful.

[Michelle Heron｡･:*˚:✧｡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved all the exercises in this book. They really get you thinking more about your characters and where they come from.

I can't wait to put these exercises to the test with my current WIP.

[Alia Makki · Rating 1 out of 5]

You can write, and discover the tricks on your own, or you can read a book on writing and still not get it.
(Can't cheat on the wisdom of practical experience.)