Tag: storytelling

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How to Use Reading to Become A Better Writer

I recently read an article that suggested: “If you want to be a great writer, stop reading.” This idea came to the author because he was chagrined to find himself subconsciously writing in a style of someone he admires. I think we all do that when we start out. For me, his primary premise revolved […]

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Writer’s Block: Diagnosis & Prescription

Is Writer’s Block Real? I’ve been writing short stories and articles for nearly 40 years and novels for almost two decades. I’ve never experienced what people call “writer’s block.” However, there were many times when I found that I couldn’t write. Why did that happen? I suggest that there are three possible sources of this […]

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