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The Pocket Muse

Creative Writing Triggers

October 22, 2010 by Margaret Duarte

Creative Writing Triggers

As writers, we’re always looking for writing triggers to get those creative juices flowing. Today, I have two books for you to consider: The Observation Deck, A Tool Kit for Writers, by Naomi Epel, and The Pocket Muse, by Monica Wood. The Observation Deck comes in a box with a 160 page book on writing strategies and 50 cards to […]

Filed Under: For Writers Tagged With: Creative writing triggers, The Observation Deck, The Pocket Muse

Thanksgiving Behind Bars: Knowing your Characters

September 20, 2010 by Margaret Duarte

Thanksgiving Behind Bars: Knowing your Characters

I’ve noticed that on many creative writing blogs writers share their work.   What a revelation!  I’ve been spending most of my time writing about blogging and craft (which have their place, of course), when my peers are doing what they do best–writing creatively. So using a prompt adapted from The Pocket Muse:  “In your character’s voice, describe a holiday without […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Book Talk, For Readers, For Writers Tagged With: Character, The Pocket Muse, Writing Creatively

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