Tag: creative writing
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Book Summary & Review: The Old Man & the Sea by Hemingway
The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel by Ernest Hemingway, awarded the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. It is the story of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Cuba. It\’s a beautifully written story about courage, determination,…
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The Power of Reading for Writers: How Books Can Help
As students, we often think reading as a passive activity, but it has huge potential for improving our writing abilities. Let\’s learn about the power of reading for writers. Reading is a powerful tool which can help writers learn the art and science of writing. When you read, you are exposed to new words, phrases,…
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10 Must-Read Books for Writers in You
I was searching for resources for writers and there are tons of it on the internet. Here I curate the top must-read books for you, the aspiring writer. Even accomplished writers would benefit from reading some of the books in the list that I bring to you today. In this blog post, I present to…
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The Four Obstacles in Writing
Writing can be a source of joy and creativity in our lives. But you must be aware of the obstacles that you will face in the process of writing. Even before you attend a creative writing workshop, you must figure out the difficulty that you have to overcome. Dorothea Brande in her book, Becoming a…