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Writing first programming book
I was recently asked if I was interested in writing a book for a pretty reputable publisher, which of course I accepted. I am not a writer by trade, I am a software developer with some technical ...
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Where is a good place to find writing prompts?
I love using writing prompts to come up with story ideas. I'm looking for good sites that have a lot of good writing prompts. One that updates fairly often would be best. :)
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How do I overcome a lack of motivation to write at home?
Late October I decided to take the plunge and attempt NaNoWriMo. I haven't done much writing in some time and thought it would be a fun attempt to jump back into things. So far it's been pretty fun ...
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Where should I start if I'm feeling the urge to write something? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Help! I've got Writer's Block
For the past few weeks I have had this "itch" to write something - anything. As soon as I try to put pen to paper, though, my mind ...
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Help! I've got Writer's Block
I really want to write, but as soon as I sit down and set pen to paper, my mind goes blank.
I can't think of anything to write. Sometimes I stare at my screen for hours; doesn't help.
If I do think ...
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Any documentaries or other inspirational movies about creative writing?
Whenever I watch a good movie or documentary about a subject that interests me, it really gets my juices flowing and makes me want to act on my interests (I suddenly realized that this might sound ...
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Bogged Down with Legends of Wind
It's not that I have a lot of writer's block, it's the mash-up of stories I'm compiling that all have to fit together in some way. I have outlines and I have a heap of unfinished stories, all going ...
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How to concentrate when writing?
I looked through the questions and didn't see this one so hopefully it's not a duplicate. I often have ideas of stories I want to write and I work on outlines or write down elements and I know what I ...
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How do I formulate while writing?
I've tried to write without thinking, but that doesn't really worked that well. I need time to formulate my thoughts before I commit them to paper or screen. Since I'm not a native English speaker, my ...
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Headline method - How do I write The Economist-style headlines?
I'm an advertising copywriter.
When I write headlines, depending on the job, I employ rhyme schemes, puns, idioms, metaphors and quotes.
I've been asked to write headlines for a law firm with a ...
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Getting the first words down on paper [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Help! I've got Writer's Block
I wrote a novel when I was 15; unfortunately I lost it as well. I am now 38 and for all these years I have wanted to write again, ...
