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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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How to use templates
On our tools for writers page, we offer a number of templates. These are helpful tools for planning characters, plot,[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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Writing Strategy: On Getting Inspired Everyday
By Larry Icabandi Nabiong Getting inspiration from anything within reach is just a piece of cake for other writers. The[…]
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This is how you stop character names giving you writer’s block
For some writers, character name selection can cause massive writer’s block. Naming your characters can seem like the most pressing[…]
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