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Keep the Writing Flowing - video
R.L. Stine
Generating a fresh idea for a story isn't always easy. If you are stuck and need some inspiration, watch this short interview with national bestselling children’s author, R.L. Stine. He shares his expert tips on how to get an idea for a book. One way...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writing Exercises
The Secret to Being Prolific - podcast
R.L. Stine
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine knows a thing or two about how to be a prolific writer. His books have sold 400 million copies and he writes six books a year in his Goosebumps series. How does he produce this much material? Stine shares...
over 7 years ago
Managing Your Writing Life
Writer's Block
Elements of a Good Horror Story
Author Learning Center
A story doesn't have to contain blood and gore in order to be considered good horror. There are many elements that can take a horror story from boring to engaging, such as creating an undeniable sense of fear or dread in the reader. Learn from experienced...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
Title Leading Story - podcast
R.L. Stine
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine shares inspiration on how to come up with story ideas. He typically thinks of a great book title first, and then creates a story from the title. This technique is the reverse of what most authors would...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
Title Leading Story - video
R.L. Stine
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine shares inspiration on how to come up with story ideas. He typically thinks of a great book title first, and then creates a story from the title. This technique is the reverse of what most authors would...
over 7 years ago
I have an Idea!
Brainstorming
The Benefits of Outlining a Book Before You Begin Writing
Author Learning Center
To outline or not to outline? That is a very common question amongst new writers, both fiction and nonfiction. The answer largely depends on what type of writer you are - are you a plotter or a pantser ? In other words, are you a planner or are you spontaneous...
over 3 years ago
I have an Idea!
Outlining Your Story
Plotting vs Pantsing: How Much Should You Plan Your Novel?
Author Learning Center
Writing a cohesive, well-crafted story is a difficult task and there is no “right” way to do it. Every writer needs to discover how they best plan a story. Some writers are plotters and some are pantsers. A plotter is an author who outlines his or...
over 5 years ago
Fiction
Plot Planning
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Case Study 2
Nurture - NSW - 01
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