Submitted by Hemali Ajmera on Wednesday 25 November 2020
Ghost Writing
By Hemali Ajmera (India)
I have come across very few writers who write solely for the joy of the craft. The commercial aspect always seeps in eventually. Most good writers try to blend the commercial aspect with the sheer joy of creating something that has truly inspired them. The resulting product is therefore unique.
Most writers write with their reader in mind. What would they like to read? What kind of language creates the greatest impact? How they can develop the plot line to make it compelling?
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Tuesday 27 October 2020
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Friday 9 October 2020
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Monday 24 August 2020
The principles of good storytelling in film also apply to storytelling on paper.
The litmus test of a good story is how a main character reacts to challenge. At the start of the story he or she is one kind of person and by the end transformed into another. The protagonist overcomes obstacles along the way and when he or she reaches journey’s end the world and the protagonist are changed. This is referred to as the Hero’s Journey.
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Sunday 26 July 2020
Stories remain locked in our imaginations until we describe what we see so that others can share the experience.
This holds true for all storytelling across all media.
I thought I had seen the best of storytelling in British and European drama. This was until I discovered Korean drama (K-drama) on Netflix. I am swept away by its pin-point portrayal of life.
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Thursday 9 May 2019
Persist.
This is surely the most important quality a writer needs. There are many good ideas. But having a good idea, written well that actually touches reader's hearts is another matter. It takes persistence to keep perfecting a skill and self-belief. Follow the dream. One day it will be reality. This is the key to success.
“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” Winston S. Churchill.
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Wednesday 10 April 2019
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Saturday 16 March 2019
Is creativity important? Ask any writer frantically juggling work and home commitments with finding time to write and they will say, creativity is as essential as breathing.'
The importance of acknowledging the need to express ourselves creatively was brought home to me when a member of The Story Mint, who had not written for a while, contacted us with a chapter for her story. In her message she wrote, “It feels fantastic to be writing again.”
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Monday 18 February 2019
Submitted by Suraya Dewing on Thursday 24 January 2019
Before you put that first word on the page take the time to understand your readers. Consider their interests and how to connect with them. Readers have millions of titles to choose from so why should they pick yours?
Give them a very good reason or better, several reasons. Make the cover unmissable, ensure the first paragraph grabs their attention and keep the story going using great description, strong characters and fast paced story line.
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