The Creative http://creativecompetitor.com Worldwide Writing Competition and Creative Writing Specialists Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:18:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.4 Creative Writing Ideas That Work http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-ideas-work/ http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-ideas-work/#respond Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:27:38 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9832 Want to be a writer? Here are some great creative writing ideas that really work. Ready?

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Literary Festivals Can Inspire Your Creativity http://creativecompetitor.com/literary-festivals-can-inspire-creativity/ http://creativecompetitor.com/literary-festivals-can-inspire-creativity/#respond Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:53:21 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9706 Last night, I went to the start of the Salisbury Literary Festival and thoroughly enjoyed being with book lovers as well as to be in the presence of other authors. The interview with the first author of the festival-Neil Spring was really interesting.

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Imaginative Writing – Inner Depths  http://creativecompetitor.com/imaginative-writing-inner-depths/ http://creativecompetitor.com/imaginative-writing-inner-depths/#respond Sat, 21 Oct 2017 16:05:30 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9654 When I talk about imaginative writing, I mean, extending your  initial concept, stretching it and shaping it. Your aim is to bring it to life in a way that will engage the readers.

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Are You the Next J K Rowling? http://creativecompetitor.com/next-j-k-rowling/ http://creativecompetitor.com/next-j-k-rowling/#respond Fri, 20 Oct 2017 11:35:07 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9629 Are you the next J K Rowling? When I ask writers what they think their chances are of becoming the next golden star in terms of published authors, I am often greeted by shrugs or even laughter. It's as if we don't believe it is possible to recreate her success or achievements.  

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Creative Writing – Time to Tune Out and Turn On Creativity http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-time-tune-turn-creativity/ http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-time-tune-turn-creativity/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:16:46 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9616 I am used to setting up a make-shift office whenever I am on my travels. Providing the table is the right height and the chair - relatively comfortable, I can set up my laptop or iPad and still keep up to date with my schedule. Whether I am writing for clients, for the Creative Competitor or, purely on a personal creative writing pursuit, there's no need to miss out on work.

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Striking the Right Balance http://creativecompetitor.com/striking-right-balance/ http://creativecompetitor.com/striking-right-balance/#respond Sun, 03 Sep 2017 15:45:38 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9578 Have you been watching the new BBC drama Strike - The Cuckoo's Calling? Written by Robert Galbraith aka J.K. Rowling, it's a 3-part series and as a huge fan of the books...

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Send the Dreaded Creative Block Packing http://creativecompetitor.com/send-dreaded-creative-block-packing/ http://creativecompetitor.com/send-dreaded-creative-block-packing/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2017 14:25:10 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9527 Are you struggling with the dreaded creative block? Here are tried and tested ways to remove writers block and to keep your creativity bubbling away....

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Freelance Writing – Put Your Talents to Good Use http://creativecompetitor.com/freelance-writing-put-talents-good-use/ http://creativecompetitor.com/freelance-writing-put-talents-good-use/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2017 12:06:39 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9505 by Annette Young Do you want to write articles for clients? Do you fancy learning the art of freelance writing? In my opinion, anyone who…

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Writing Competitions – Want to Win? Part Four http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win-part-four/ http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win-part-four/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:09:23 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9480 Word count is all important when it comes to writing competitions. Rules are designed to increase the challenge and to provide a level playing field when it comes to the judging process...

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Writing Competitions – Want to Win? Part Three http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win-part-three/ http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win-part-three/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:28:12 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9455 So far in this series on how to win writing competitions, or, (or at least, how to improve your potential for doing so), I have covered the importance of generating a good idea and developing it, turning this basic concept into something original and unique....

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Writing Competitions – Want to Win? Part Two http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win-part-two/ http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win-part-two/#respond Sun, 30 Jul 2017 14:40:38 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9438 In this second article in the Writing Competitions - Want to Win series, I am going to discuss repetition in story ideas. It happens more often than you might think and while it's absolutely fine to reinvent an idea, it should only be considered a starting point.

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Writing Competitions – Want to Win? http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win/ http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-competitions-want-win/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:28:17 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9434 I've been a writing competition judge for many years, even before I started up the Creative Competitor and we have been going strong for over ten years now....

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Creative Ideas – Stop, Think and Plan http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-ideas-stop-think-plan/ http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-ideas-stop-think-plan/#respond Mon, 29 May 2017 13:06:40 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9305 If you are an ideas person, you may find yourself overwhelmed with creative ideas that bombard your conscious mind regularly.  While it's true to say that some writers would be ultra-jealous of this...

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Build A Creative Platform – Start Today http://creativecompetitor.com/build-creative-platform-start-today/ http://creativecompetitor.com/build-creative-platform-start-today/#respond Sun, 14 May 2017 11:47:08 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9276 Writing is about so much more than just the written word. Nowadays, you have to be prepared to promote your work and to be brave and tell the world that you are truly serious about writing. It means strengthening your existing...

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Creative Writing – Getting Started http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-getting-started/ http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-getting-started/#respond Sat, 06 May 2017 14:06:45 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9267 by Annette Young In my mind, the whole process of creative writing is wonderful, yes, even the good, the bad and the frustrating. I admit I am…

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Don’t Wait Until Tomorrow http://creativecompetitor.com/dont-wait-tomorrow/ http://creativecompetitor.com/dont-wait-tomorrow/#respond Wed, 03 May 2017 09:49:16 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9234 Do you find yourself putting things off? I think we all do this, mentally calculating that we'll find time later or, maybe the next day, especially when faced with the mundane chores of life.
When I first started writing with intent

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Novel Writing – Too Many Characters? http://creativecompetitor.com/novel-writing-many-characters/ http://creativecompetitor.com/novel-writing-many-characters/#respond Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:43:29 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9187 Novel writing. How much emphasis can you place on each character if you have a great many milling around within the plot? Each character should have a definitive role to play so you need to consider this.

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Creative Writing – Hard Work Pays Off http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-hard-work-pays-off/ http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-writing-hard-work-pays-off/#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:20:10 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9160 by Annette Young I’ve always expressed the opinion that if someone really wishes to learn the techniques of creative writing and, to write professionally, they can. They just need to  develop

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Keep Those Ideas Coming http://creativecompetitor.com/keep-ideas-coming/ http://creativecompetitor.com/keep-ideas-coming/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:08:07 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9116 I am constantly asked how to keep creative ideas flowing and yes,  this can be difficult if you feel overwhelmed by the day to day problems in life, feel tired or, just low in spirits. The trick I have found at those times ...

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Creative Interpretation – The Nuts and Bolts of Idea Generation http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-interpretation-nuts-bolts-idea-generation/ http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-interpretation-nuts-bolts-idea-generation/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:26:53 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9041 Creative writing requires many skills - the desire to keep learning, the ability to see beyond the surface and look deep into the souls of characters and, to stretch your imagination when it comes to idea generation...

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Creative Ideas – Think Outside the Box http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-ideas-think-outside-box/ http://creativecompetitor.com/creative-ideas-think-outside-box/#respond Sat, 28 Jan 2017 14:19:33 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=9016 If your creative brain is on strike, this article may help you to come up with some imaginative ideas for your next short story or novel.....

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The Amateur Sleuth http://creativecompetitor.com/the-amateur-sleuth/ http://creativecompetitor.com/the-amateur-sleuth/#respond Mon, 05 Sep 2016 18:59:36 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8839 As part of our e-learning creative month, I wanted to take look at the art of crafting an amateur sleuth. The murder mystery or mystery genre is seriously popular but although competition is fierce, if you can create an amateur sleuth with all of the required traits, you could be onto a winner....

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Your Way to Creative Writing Success http://creativecompetitor.com/way-creative-writing-success/ http://creativecompetitor.com/way-creative-writing-success/#respond Sun, 04 Sep 2016 09:35:18 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8824 When you first start creative writing, it can seem like a mammoth journey to take before you feel comfortable with your writing and can start to believe in your own abilities...

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Conflict in Setting http://creativecompetitor.com/conflict-in-setting/ http://creativecompetitor.com/conflict-in-setting/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:26:29 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8782 Conflict in Setting.....awareness and observation of life can help you to avoid certain fictional pitfalls....

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Easy Ways to Destroy Your Novel Writing Success http://creativecompetitor.com/easy-ways-destroy-novel-writing-success/ http://creativecompetitor.com/easy-ways-destroy-novel-writing-success/#respond Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:46:12 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8726 Even the most enthusiastic and passionate of writers can murder their chances of being successful in their novel writing efforts if not careful and over the years...

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Why Fiction Needs More Than the Humdrum http://creativecompetitor.com/fiction-needs-humdrum/ http://creativecompetitor.com/fiction-needs-humdrum/#respond Wed, 24 Aug 2016 17:24:25 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8719 Want the latest blog post by author, editor Annette Young? Fiction is about escapism. Irrespective of the genre, a good story helps.....

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Writing Fiction – Who Are You Writing For? http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-fiction-writing/ http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-fiction-writing/#respond Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:47:46 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8695 When you start writing fiction, you may find that you write when the creative urges strike. You are not necessarily planning......

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Characterisation – Falling Out of Love http://creativecompetitor.com/characterisation-falling-love/ http://creativecompetitor.com/characterisation-falling-love/#respond Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:17:42 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8688 Characterisation - you prepare to start writing and then, you have to face up to the feeling, you have lost belief in your characters and worse, you don't even really like them that much.

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Writing Fiction – Life, Language and Observation http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-fiction-life-language-observation/ http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-fiction-life-language-observation/#respond Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:40:08 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8640 It was a productive weekend in terms of writing and planning however but I've always said that the whole creative process is much more than actually sitting down and committing words to paper. Sometimes, it's the silliest of things that can spark off the imagination and make you think about life in a whole new light....

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Writing and Publishing – What’s the Rush? http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-whats-rush/ http://creativecompetitor.com/writing-whats-rush/#respond Wed, 20 Jul 2016 09:42:56 +0000 http://creativecompetitor.com/?p=8633 Writing and publishing - we live in a fast-paced society, I think you will all agree but, as a writer, I am starting to believe that collectively, there is a worldwide urge to churn out content as if there is no tomorrow. It's fine to speed-write...

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