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Poetry Rewind: Forms of Poetry
On 3 Nov 2018 by PenmancyThere are so many forms of poetry that sometimes it becomes difficult to make one out from another form. In spite of how many people have written or explained the different forms of poetry, there is always room to learn more. Poetry dates back to more than 2000 BC and could very well have originated
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Forms of Short Fiction
On 24 Oct 2018 by PenmancyIf there is any form of writing in short stories that have gone through a humungous overhauling then it is flash fiction. So if you as any writer what they understand by flash fiction, they will all give you separate answers and some probably will not even fit into the category. Don’t be surprised if
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5 Ways to Punctuate a Dialogue
On 3 Oct 2018 by PenmancyPunctuating dialogue might seem a minor part in fiction writing, a no-brainer, but it plays a crucial role in making sure that dialogue exchanges between your characters make sense to your readers. However, some writers find punctuating dialogue confusing. This article will focus on the different ways to punctuate a dialogue. But before we proceed,
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Preparing An Ideal Draft for Short Stories
On 30 Sep 2018 by PenmancyNormally, there is no set formula for writing a short story. If it’s too technical it loses its soul. If it’s not guarded, it may drone out. Nevertheless, a short story finds its soul when there are a few vital points, directed towards its structure and style, that must be kept in mind while drafting
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“Show, Don’t Tell”
On 26 Sep 2018 by Penmancy“Show, don’t tell“ is one of the common writing tips or advice that we often read from any writing-related article. But what does it mean and how do we do it? Let us say that one of the characters in your story, Prakash, is cruel and violent. You can TELL the readers: Prakash is cruel
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Writing hacks to keep you motivated
On 17 Sep 2018 by PenmancyWriting is a solitary activity. The only companions that you will find are the characters that you yourselves will create. Isn’t it a bliss finding yourself in a world that you have created on your own? However, even the busiest of writers sometimes face writers’ block yet they manage to find that essential time to
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Building The Narrative Pace
On 10 Sep 2018 by PenmancyNarrative pace is the pace at which your story’s action is paced at. The two factors that govern the narration are the tone of voice and the choice of words. To make them pace well there are some grammatical tools that can help make your story an effective one. Using the Participial Phrase: Participles are