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Monthly Archives: December 2013

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Creating Poetry

Posted on 30/12/2013 by mjsweeney1
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Writing is a creative process and every writer works in their own unique way. Today, I take you through my process of creating poetry that resulted in the poem I had published earlier this year.

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Reading and Writing Activity

Posted on 23/12/2013 by mjsweeney1
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This reading and writing activity will involve reading, reflecting and writing to get you thinking about and practicing what hooks a reader in, tone and style.

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Writing Prompts

Posted on 16/12/2013 by mjsweeney1
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Writing prompts are good as a warm up and get the creative juices flowing, when you are stuck to help you work through writer’s block, or when you are short of time but want to do some writing for the day.

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Writing and Editing

Posted on 13/12/2013 by mjsweeney1
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There are not enough days in the week, hours in the day. Much of my time this year has been taken up with the writing and editing of my novel.

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Critique of YA Historical Fiction

Posted on 09/12/2013 by mjsweeney1
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Young adult historical fiction can offer readers conflict and alternative ways of being that can help adolescents navigate the path to adulthood.

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How to Write a Synopsis

Posted on 06/12/2013 by mjsweeney1
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At some point while writing your novel, you will need to write a synopsis. These can be difficult to write, but by following a few simple steps, you can ensure you get it right first time.

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Skills Needed to Write a Book

Posted on 02/12/2013 by mjsweeney1
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There’s only really one wrong way to write a book and that it to simply not write!

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