Expand and integrate your author platform
If your author platform is spread out across many social media platforms, how can you stop it eating up all[…]
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Thanet Creative
A charitible group of art and writing enthusiasts supporting eachother in their creative endevours.
Failure is not fatal
One thing that we messy writers need to learn is this – failure is not fatal. The key thing, as[…]
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How professional writers embrace necessary mess
The very best writers are those that have learned to love “necessary mess” as part of their writing process. First[…]
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The lie of the so-called “natural writer”
There is a lie that abounds in certain circles of the so-called “natural writer”. But there is no such thing.[…]
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What do you mean “show; don’t tell”?
The advice “show; don’t tell” is readily dished out by writers. Which is all well and good if you happen[…]
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The basics of every story ever
When you get into writing stories, sooner or later people come along that try to fill your head with all[…]
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Using items as story prompts
At this week’s Writers’ Tea and Chat, Karen brought along a collection of items for us to use as prompts for[…]
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The man in the silver suit
The man in the silver suit pushed the contract across the table and grinned a wicked grin at Nigel. “Do[…]
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Why you should (not) write for us
We would love you to write for us but should you write for us rather than, say, a publication that pays well? There are good reasons why you should write for us and just as many (if not more) why you should not. If you are unsure if writing an article or story for Thanet Creative is for you, here is a short guide.
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Stop worrying about active or passive voice
This post is about “active voice” and “passive voice” in writing. I will show you why you should not worry[…]
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A fresh new look for summer
I am pleased to announce a fresh new look for our website. Yes, I know that we only changed things[…]
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Thanet Creative: Charity Trustees Update
Thanet Creative is pleased to announce a new charity secretary and trustees. This post was scheduled for 28th April 2018[…]
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