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#80: Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned From Writing a First Draft

Fiction Writing Made Easy

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Fostering Creativity Through Structured Writing

This chapter explores the benefits of incorporating structure and frameworks in writing to revitalize creativity and enjoyment in the writing process. Practical tips for overcoming writer's block and streamlining revisions are shared, along with insights on engaging with drafts and utilizing exercises like journaling from the antagonist's perspective. Angela Haas discusses the effectiveness of a novel writing course in clarifying concepts like showing versus telling, highlighting the importance of interiority in conveying characters' thoughts and emotions.

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