Word of the Week: Anthropomorphize
When you anthropomorphize a thing you attribute human characteristics to it. Anthropomorphize is the word you would use when describing what Pixar did to get talking cars, talking toys, and playful lamps. Continue reading Word of the Week: Anthropomorphize
Word of the Week: Interlocutor
An Interlocutor is a person taking part in a conversation. If you are in a debate with other people you are debating your Interlocutors. See if you can find a way to naturally use “Interlocutor” in your writing. Continue reading Word of the Week: Interlocutor
Writing Challenge: Describe a villain using only praise
This week’s challenge is to describe a villain using only positive language and praise. Continue reading Writing Challenge: Describe a villain using only praise
Word of the Week: EschewÂ
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: EschewÂ
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