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What Type Of Ending

February 22, 2024|Blogging

When writing a book, it inevitably has to come to an end. But how do you decide how it ends? Most readers love a happy ending, but sometimes a tragic ending is more emotional and leaves more of a mark. Personally, I hate the ending that leaves you hanging, or to your own imagination, but that's just me. I am sure a few readers like that type of ending. Now, if the book is a series that is a different story. Then it needs to have something that leads it into the next story. What type of endings do you love? Would love to hear from you, and remember, "Enjoy the Write!" KSCarson

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Story Writing Prompts: Fueling Creativity for Fifth Graders

Discover story writing prompts that inspire fifth graders to unleash their creativity, develop engaging narratives, and express their unique voices through writing.

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The Art of Writing Action Scenes: Creating Riveting Battles

Action scenes are the adrenaline-pumping heartbeats of many narratives. Crafting compelling battles or thrilling sequences requires finesse, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of storytelling dynamics. Let’s delve into the elements that make action scenes captivating and explore techniques to breathe life into your battles. Understanding the Purpose of Action Scenes Action scenes are…

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Exploring Creative Writing With Your Child. It is important for our little ones to engage in creative activities. Here is some advice on how to explore creative writing with your child. Read more

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How to write dialogues

Personally, I think writing a dialogue is the most hardest task in the story. Many of our chapters might contain dope dialogues but mostly we can go a whole chapter without dialogue like ‘They said nothing throughout the chapter’. But come to think of it, dialogues ensure the reader that the story is moving on, that there is some sort of development in the characters. In short, dialogues will make your story leap forward and so sound like the characters are working for their goals. 

But the real task is writing the right dialogue that would suit the situation and wouldn’t sound like you gave away too much information. Here are some of the rules that might help writers when they’re stuck on a dialogue in a scene. 

1) Read 

The first key to writing a perfect dialogue script is to read. Usually when I’m stuck on a dialogue, I would randomly open up one of my old books and observe how other writer’s wrote a conversation between two characters. If it doesn’t work for you, you can go for a movie. Watch a movie, drama or just sit next to two people talking or debating. Observe their actions and pauses, how they stop at a point or stutter or how often they use a phrase. 

2) Cut out extra scenes

It often gets tedious for a writer when they’re stuck in a chapter without dialogues - which usually happens when their chapter is overloaded with important descriptions. You can cut out a chapter or let the characters speak as descriptions. For example: 

Character A (to character B): ” Looks like someone long abandoned this house, there’s dust everywhere”. 

It’s a simple example but just to explain that the other character can speak about the associated person, place or plan if you’re looking forward to decrease the descriptions. 

3) Provide a unique voice to your characters 

By providing a unique voice to your characters, not only does it create a diverse cast but also excites the reader when they naturally know who’s speaking. An easy way of using this rule is by removing the speaker’s name or pronoun (she said, he said) and let the reader know who’s speaking on their own. 

“You can’t just give away your coin collection!” 

“They’re taking up way too much space, I don’t need them anyways” 

“But you spend your entire childhood collecting these?” 

In the above example, we know that there’s a conversation going on between character A and Character B. When you’re writing a dialogue scene with more than two characters, you can’t use the above rule as it can make the reader confused with who’s talking. In those situations where more than two are conversating, you can go for names and pronouns. 

4) Say your dialogues out loud 

If you feel like one of your dialogue or the complete conversation doesn’t make sense, say your dialogues out loud. It can help the dialogue sound more smooth and real and may provide a natural flow to the conversation as you write. 

5) Keep it real

‘Keep it real’ which is one of the writing rules you may hear very often. Now what does it mean to ‘keep it real’ while writing a dialogue?. If two characters are meeting up in the scene, cut off greetings (they make the scene sound uninteresting and dull). Remember who the character is talking to and so change their tones in accordance, for example the reader would use a much lighter tone with their parents or elders or a rough tone when they’re around their friends, colleagues or enemies.

 Cut out small talks or pointless things a person would say in real life. Many times people stutter half way through what they’re saying or stop mid way in a conversation but avoid adding that in your book and cut out extra information which isn’t important for the development of your character.

6) Actually write 

You have to write to get started with the dialogues haha. Goodluck with that. 

                                                                                                                     _Ace 

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Into an Exhibit in the Mountain

The Manobo-Lapaknon community in Butuan City of Agusan del Norte, as mentioned by Noreen Domingo in her exhibit and book launch entitled Pagsulang believes that “land must not be owned by just one person, but should be distributed evenly so everyone, regardless of rank or social class, can benefit from it.” As the community continues to persist with this belief, the Manobo-Lapaknon peoples are driven to defend their land in which their peoples have lived throughout for centuries from people who aspire to take it from them. They remain motivated to defend their ancestral land despite the lack of support from the Philippine government.

Issues about the loss of land and lack of human rights for indigenous people have been brought to light and discussed, particularly about the redistribution of ancestral land. Nevertheless, it seems to me that the dispute of whether ancestral lands do belong to the indigenous community living there or not and can be redistributed by the government remains an issue. Pagsulang, an exhibit and book launch by Noreen Domingo in the Philippine High School for the Arts, aimed to encourage discussions about the indigenous people’s situation, particularly in her school. The exhibit, as mentioned by Ms. Domingo who is a Butuanon, was also her first encounter with the Manobo-Lapaknon people, making her immersion in the community special and closer to home.

Being able to attend an exhibit wherein each booth is explained by the individual who took and experienced what was being displayed was, as far as I can recall, unique for me, as most of the exhibits I have attended are told by those who only have studied about the contents and stories of what was displayed. However, I must admit that I had little or no knowledge about the issues regarding the loss of land and lack of human rights for the indigenous people. I barely scratch the surface of the issue. This may be partly the reason why I also have no knowledge of the Manobo-Lapaknon community, as I do not attempt to research any indigenous communities. Simply, it is not in my fields of interest. Which is why, as we rode the bus that would take us to the venue of Pagsulang – Philippine High School for the Arts – I could not feel the excitement that my classmates were experiencing. Not even a small buzz of joy or anticipation. Even the scenery – tall trees looming over us, protecting us from the glare of the sun; the long steep winding road that had too many turns for me to count, could not excite me. I had experienced it multiple times, enough for me to lose the thrill of passing through that mountain.

Arriving at Philippine High School for the Arts was different. Although I had been there before, the beauty of the school still amazes me. The entire school seemed like a resort, with its houses designed to look like nipa huts, as if it were situated by a beach. Except, this particular resort was situated in the mountain Mt. Makiling and the houses were modern and mainly made of cement rather than nipa. It was refreshing. As we passed by the dormitories, I had my head craned towards the windows as my eyes were trying to take in all that they can of the view.

One of the highlights of going to Philippine High School for the Arts is that even if its summer time, you will not find yourself sweating from the heat. If it’s not cold in PHSA, it’s cool—both literally and figuratively. It was cool when we stepped out of the bus.

The exhibit was equally so. Entering one of the “modernized” nipa huts, we found ourselves in an air-conditioned room with its walls painted in alternating colors of red and white—colors of the Manobo-Lapaknon community. A laptop was on a table at one end of the room and right across it, a television playing a video, which Ms. Domingo explained was a clip of one of the rituals of the Manobo-Lapaknon community. Walls painted red were adorned with pictures and items from the indigenous community while the white walls had paintings, depicting stories told to Ms. Domingo by members of the Manobo-Lapaknon. I was very much intrigued as I heard and read the stories Ms. Domingo had shared.

 At the end of the exhibit, we found ourselves in front of a display where letters from the Manobo-Lapaknon, translated by Ms. Domingo, were pinned. If interested, we may read and respond to the letters by writing our own message. I was able to read the letter from Marilyn Asaytona Cutar, asking us not to be afraid of indigenous people as they are, like us, Filipino people too. I could not have agreed more, and so I wrote back to her with my sentiments.

Leaving Pagsulang and exiting the mountain, I had found that I was slightly more animated than when I was entering. I had not only learned about the Manobo-Lapaknon community; I had also realized that the outcome of writing about something that is close to your heart, about something that is close to home, creates a spark that drives you to pour ounces and ounces of your energy to learning, describing, and imparting knowledge about that topic. It may also drive those who have seen your work to do the same. The outcome of such writing then becomes fulfilling. I had felt that spark throughout the showcase of Pagsulang. Thus, upon arriving home at the foot of the mountain Mt. Makiling, I felt compelled to read and write about my own experiences etched into the walls of my mind.

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(Okay technically not a "poetry" prompt, more of a general writing prompt, but you can use it as however you see fit!) This prompt is so much fun. Credit goes to my coworker for doing this exercise with our writing club at work! 🖊 🤓📄📚 . . . . . #sara_younes_writing #writingclub #writingprompt #poetrypromptchallenge #poetryprompts #poetryprompt #writingideas #writersblockbegone #writersblock #writersblocksucks #writerblock #ideasforwriting #writingtopics #ideasforwriting #ideasforwriters #writingactivity #prewritingactivity #creativewritingforkids #creativewriting #creativewritingprompts #childrensactivity #writingactivities #quaratinecrafts #creativewriters #writingworkshop #writingworkshops #poetryworkshop #poetryworkshops #ideasforwriting #writingactivity #writinglesson #writinglessons #creativewritingprompts #poetryhealsme https://www.instagram.com/p/CBwamg4lMY5/?igshid=1pj65kkttn95

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Fanfic Trope/Prompt Bingo

I came up with this while trying to get over writer’s block and this might be fun if anyone wants more motivation to write!

Anyway, basically, I made a spreadsheet that randomly picks 25 fanfic tropes/prompts I’ve seen in AO3 ship fics and lays them on a bingo board and picks a random bingo square. I’m writing a oneshot for every square I get until I get to bingo! Multiple prompts can be used for inspiration in a single oneshot, but I’m only counting it for the one I got on the randomizer.

I tried to make it so that most of the prompts could be taken in both an angsty and a fluffy way, so there’s a lot of freedom there. 

If you decide to play along, tag me with your fics :)

(Also, tell me if there’re any issues with the spreadsheet; most of my experience with sheets is from a research class I was half asleep in most of the term lol)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zZQTxmYdPGQKa2mw_6K7fwPW-RWHeqnVWhEUc9FdsPw/edit?usp=sharing

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Plots

February 13, 2024|Blogging

The dictionary explains the word plot as, "the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence." The plot lets the reader know what's happening, describes the problems your characters are trying to solve, and gives the details on how they attempt to solve them. So you may as you may suspect, the plot is very important. Plot is essential in fiction because it moves the action forward. It also reveals the motivation behind the character's actions. Sometimes it is difficult, but try to work out the plot before the characters. But however you do it, remember, "Enjoy the Write!" KSCarson

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Creative Writing Prompts: Fun Ideas to Inspire Young Writers

Discover a variety of creative writing prompts that encourage young writers to express their ideas, develop their storytelling skills, and enjoy the writing process.

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// whenever I think of a fox, I think of 'Swiper, no swiping' (who remembers that show?). It's FRIYAY so TODAY, I thought I would write a FUN/QUIZ poem (stated above) on a Disney movie, can you guess what it is? // ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The clue is somewhere in the poem. SWIPE to read the rest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷 : @gnowangerup_cottage ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tell me in the comments which Disney animated movie best describes this poem? OR what other fox related movies/songs/cartoons have you heard of? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have a good weekend, and stay safe! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ [ tags ] #alexwritesandsings #natureinspiration #naturemagic #fantasycreatures #writinghealsthesoul #futureauthors #writingactivity #writingaddict #southeastasianwriters #localwriters #asianpoetry #poetrycommunity #swipestories #bawritinglife #writingbuddies #soontobeauthor #writinginprogress #amdrafting #nerdcommunity #poetrysocietyofinstagram #poetryloversunite #eraofpoets #girlpoet #writersconnect #aspiringauthorsofig #malaysianwriters #swipepoem #fantasywritersofinstagram #poetrytribe #writinginspiration (at Tambun, Perak, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rOJYEgfo1/?igshid=yyjtsjnkoogc

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While you can put your characters through hell by never letting them rest, what impact does that have on your reader?

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10 Activities To Improve Kids' Writing Skills https://www.kidsworldfun.com/blog/10-activities-to-improve-kids-writing-skills/ Writing is an important skill, which is vital not only in study but it also becomes the main way of communication in the digital age. Read following activities. #WritingSkills #WritingActivities, #ActivitiesForKids #ImproveSkills #Education #LearningActivities

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What a fullday writing. Enjoy the great day while rain drop outside my house . Always be happy with something I love very much.Both writing for academic purpose and fill in my empty heart with the wonderful excitement

#writingismypassion #writingactivities # fiction and poems # academicwriting

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Painting letters wit

Painting letters with water is a great pre-writing activity for preschoolers and a fun way for older kids to brush up on spelling, printing and sight words over the summer. Kids can practice letters, numbers, spelling and math while getting in some water play this summer. #HappyHooligans #SummerFun #WaterPlay #Painting #PlayBasedLearning #WritingActivities #SpellingActivities #ToddlerActivities #PreschoolActivities #OutdoorFun #OutdoorActivities #DaycareActivities #PreschoolActivities #HomeDayc

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** ”May the fourth be with you!” **

Deși ne duce cu gândul la Star Wars, această sintagmă a fost folosită pentru prima dată în 4 mai 1979, ziua în care Margaret Thatcher a luat în primire funcția de Prim Ministru al Marii Britanii. Se pare că în această zi, printr-un mesaj publicat în The London Evening News, colegii săi de partid i-au transmis următorul mesaj de felicitare: "May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations."

Dacă aveți printre elevi fani ai seriei Star Wars, atunci merită să vă jucați puțin cu ei și să-i puneți să scrie mesaje în stil Yoda (vă puteți ajuta de acest convertor online pentru exemplele de început: http://www.yodaspeak.co.uk/index.php). Este o activitate haioasă și vă ajută să exersați cu ei scrisul într-un mod haios.