Blog: Should You Apply for a MFA Program in Creative Writing? Here’s the scenario: You have always wanted to become a writer and have considered getting a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in creative writing but aren’t sure if you want to invest the time and money. The question: Should I apply for an...
Archive for November, 2009
Should You Apply for an MFA Program in Creative Writing?
How to Begin a Story With the Technique Stephenie Meyer Used to Write Her Twilight Vampire Novels
Beginning stories and novels is always a challenge. Most beginnings are discarded eventually. Often, these ignoble starts bear no resemblance to the final product. This difficulty is, I believe, a direct result of the writer having an unclear idea of the story and of the characters who will populate their imaginary world. Stephenie Meyer,...
How to Write original Content in Articles and Blogs
When you start to closely examine both print and electronic periodicals, it becomes apparent rather quickly that there is a lot of repetition in the material being published. It’s not plagerism, but the way the professional, commercial writing world works. What often happens is that a writer will come up with an original idea...