We all know that reading is fundamental in many ways. It helps us to communicate, translate, and most of all gain lots of knowledge about many things.
Many writers read for pleasure or for research. However, many don't read for inspiration.
When engaging in creative writing, it's important to take the time out to read as much as you can. This not only gives you the basics but also serves as inspiration for your next novel or poem. Reading can take your mind to places that you wouldn't ordinarily think of doing if you were just sitting at your desk and pondering what line to write next in your story. It helps to expand your thought process and helps you to focus when it's time get back to working on your story.
Today; pick up a book and start reading for inspiration. It can help you take your storytelling to higher levels and beyond.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
NEW YEAR AND NEW IDEAS!
The new year is fast approaching and many of you who are aspiring writers are wanting to get your stories out to the masses in a major way.
Many of you have great ideas or ideas that have a fresh take on an oldie. It's important to look at your pile of ideas and start writing.
To get started, take that idea and create a short short story, better know as "flash fiction." Then, you can take that flash fiction story and turn it into a major short story. To keep it going, you can then turn it into a novel.
The trick is to be very creative and think outside of your box to invent, blend, and to be truly innovative when it comes to the type of stories you ultimately want to create.
Today; take the time out to look at all of your literary ideas. Now take those ideas and start creating something for the new year.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Many of you have great ideas or ideas that have a fresh take on an oldie. It's important to look at your pile of ideas and start writing.
To get started, take that idea and create a short short story, better know as "flash fiction." Then, you can take that flash fiction story and turn it into a major short story. To keep it going, you can then turn it into a novel.
The trick is to be very creative and think outside of your box to invent, blend, and to be truly innovative when it comes to the type of stories you ultimately want to create.
Today; take the time out to look at all of your literary ideas. Now take those ideas and start creating something for the new year.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Saturday, December 3, 2011
SPICY LIT NIGHT CAP: WORD PLAY: Peek!
When I think of the word "peek", I instantly think of a scene where two people are role playing and one is hiding and peeking out from behind a huge draped curtain or peeking out from behind a door.
However you use it in your writing it can add a sensual feel to your story just by corporating it.
One way it's sure to please your readers is using it in a scene that's adult oriented. Having a scene where two consenting adults are showing a playful and loving side is a good way to incorporate the word "peek." You can definitely get very descriptive in how you describe the sensual playful behavior of the two characters in the scene.
As you get descriptive, remember to take the word to the next level by describing dramatic sounds, like soft running or how sexy feet sound hitting a cold hard wood floor as one character is looking for the other in a playful manner. Meanwhile describe just how the other character is "peeking." Meaning, how hard their heart is beating, if they are sweating, or if they are tickled or laughing inside while they are peeking from behind that huge draped curtain.
Remember; don't be afraid to use words such as "peek" to amp up your dramatic and sexy scenes or your scenes of action or horror. Peek adds flair, possibility and adventure to your story. It can be the defining moment of your story.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
However you use it in your writing it can add a sensual feel to your story just by corporating it.
One way it's sure to please your readers is using it in a scene that's adult oriented. Having a scene where two consenting adults are showing a playful and loving side is a good way to incorporate the word "peek." You can definitely get very descriptive in how you describe the sensual playful behavior of the two characters in the scene.
As you get descriptive, remember to take the word to the next level by describing dramatic sounds, like soft running or how sexy feet sound hitting a cold hard wood floor as one character is looking for the other in a playful manner. Meanwhile describe just how the other character is "peeking." Meaning, how hard their heart is beating, if they are sweating, or if they are tickled or laughing inside while they are peeking from behind that huge draped curtain.
Remember; don't be afraid to use words such as "peek" to amp up your dramatic and sexy scenes or your scenes of action or horror. Peek adds flair, possibility and adventure to your story. It can be the defining moment of your story.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
BE CREATIVE IN YOUR DRAMATIC SCENES!
We all know that creating dramatic scenes in a story can be a little difficult. It requires thought provoking, realistic antics and savy vocab to make it fit the story and to make it very interesting to your potential readers.
When creating your dramatic scenes, going all in and being over the top is the way to go. Trust me; boring and dramatic doesn't go together at all. You want to make sure the drama, dialogue and your description is ampted up times 100. In doing this, it can spice the story up and also make it come alive and seem real.
It's important to be very creative! One way you can do this is, by focusing on one dramatic scene, and by making sure each character in the scene has great dialogue, and the description of each character along with the description of the action is laid out. Then, when you put it all together and incorporate the scene into your full story, then you can go from there.
Today, think about your dramatic scenes in your story. Ask your self, are they dramatic enough? Do I need to add more to make them seem real and interesting? These are questions you can go back an ask your self after you have laid out the full dramatic scene and if changes need to be made, then put your
creative skills to work and make it happen.
When creating your dramatic scenes, going all in and being over the top is the way to go. Trust me; boring and dramatic doesn't go together at all. You want to make sure the drama, dialogue and your description is ampted up times 100. In doing this, it can spice the story up and also make it come alive and seem real.
It's important to be very creative! One way you can do this is, by focusing on one dramatic scene, and by making sure each character in the scene has great dialogue, and the description of each character along with the description of the action is laid out. Then, when you put it all together and incorporate the scene into your full story, then you can go from there.
Today, think about your dramatic scenes in your story. Ask your self, are they dramatic enough? Do I need to add more to make them seem real and interesting? These are questions you can go back an ask your self after you have laid out the full dramatic scene and if changes need to be made, then put your
creative skills to work and make it happen.
Cherries And Strawberies
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
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