Word of the Week: Eschew
When you eschew something you are trying to avoid or do without it. A vegetarian might be said to eschew meat and meat products. Continue reading Word of the Week: Eschew
Writing Challenge: Describe yellow without using the word yellow
This week’s writing challenge is to describe something yellow, or yellow itself, but without using the word yellow. This is an admittedly hard challenge. All attempts will be considered for our monthly-ish celebration of your writing. A gallery of yellow … Continue reading Writing Challenge: Describe yellow without using the word yellow
Word of the Week: Anachronism
This week’s word is anachronism which is something that is out of place with respect to a time period. Like a car in the background of a movie about Roman gladiators. Something that is conspicuously old-fashioned can also be described … Continue reading Word of the Week: Anachronism
Writing Challenge: Describe a character
This week’s writing challenge is to describe a character. Some of the techniques we experimented with include: Using the environment to contrast with the character Describing body language or actions to demonstrate character Observational descriptions based on real people Contrasting … Continue reading Writing Challenge: Describe a character
The writing challenge and platform builder
Does stretching your writing skills while also building the community around your writing sound good? If so, this post is for you. One of the things we have started to do at the Thanet Creative Writers’ Night is to challenge … Continue reading The writing challenge and platform builder
Word of the Week: Vocabulary
Your vocabulary is all the words you know. One way to grow your vocabulary is to find interesting new words and then try to use them in conversation or writing a few times. The bigger your vocabulary, the more expressive … Continue reading Word of the Week: Vocabulary
How to use templates
On our tools for writers page, we offer a number of templates. These are helpful tools for planning characters, plot, and other aspects of writing. However, it might not always be apparent what to do with those templates. These templates … Continue reading How to use templates
Freedom Art Competition for 13 to 18 year-olds (free)
UCA is inviting young designers and artists from Kent and Meadway to enter the 2022 YouCreate Competition. Prizes include a £100 Amazon voucher and a bespoke creative workshop. Additionally, your work may be included in an exhibition at one of … Continue reading Freedom Art Competition for 13 to 18 year-olds (free)
The Power of Visual Descriptions
One of the things I have been exploring lately is ramping up my descriptions. Especially when setting a scene. While I am far from an expert in this regard, I would like to share what I have learned so far … Continue reading The Power of Visual Descriptions
Writers’ night is back – now in The Mulberry Tree
Now that the risks of COVID-19 have abated somewhat Thanet Creative are restarting our Writers’ Nights. We are meeting in a new venue – The Mulberry Tree in Margate. We meet Thursdays at seven-thirty pm (1930hrs). We will be talking … Continue reading Writers’ night is back – now in The Mulberry Tree
Due to the risk of the Omicron Variant of COVID-19, live events will continue to be on hold
While government guidelines continue to say that it is “safe” to socialise outside, experts warn that new variants may pose a great risk. No amount of writing support and encouragement is worth even a single person becoming sick or losing … Continue reading Due to the risk of the Omicron Variant of COVID-19, live events will continue to be on hold
Wishing you all a creative Christmas
We here at Thanet Creative want to wish you an excellent Christmas, New Year, and /or other festivals of joy and peace. Stay safe, wash your hands, and above all, make good art. See you next year. Continue reading Wishing you all a creative Christmas