Join a writer’s group or critique group. These
members understand how difficult it is to write a story and get a contract.
You’ll share tips, offer feedback, give encouragement, offset rejection with
humor, and find comfort in the camaraderie of like-minded people. You’ll read
their work and grow as a writer.
Stuck in a story and don’t know what to do?
Leave it and go for a walk. Let your mind drift as you enjoy the park, lake,
nature walk, city mall… Exercise stimulates the blood flow to the brain and
fresh air makes us more relaxed. As the tension eases, enjoy the sunrise or
songs of the birds. Watch children play. They have a brand new outlook on life
that may offer a fresh way of looking at the problem and solution of your
story. Many times, I figure out the plot of a story by relaxing rather than
hammering on a keyboard. Try different experiences. One may lead you to the rainbow's "gold."
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#storieseverywhereTwitter Writing
Contest Stories are, truly, everywhere—every place you look,
everyone you meet, everything you experience.Each month we invite you to post a story on Twitter using #storieseverywhere for a chance to win a free class. Your stories (which can be true or made up) will be inspired by what you see, know, or do, and they should relate in some way to our monthly “themes”:
May: Saying goodbye
June: Superhero
July: A revolutionary act
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