Tag: creative

Pan-Atlantic University releases dates for its writing programmes

Pan-Atlantic University has released dates for its writing, communication, and branding programs. These programs will be held at the main Campus of the Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos by the School of Media and Communication (SMC). The following are the courses offered, commencement dates, and fees; THE WRITING CLINIC The next edition of the 4-Day […]

The Stasi Poetry Circle: The Creative Writing Class That Tried to Win the Cold War by Philip Oltermann

In the early 1960s, the East German secret police—commonly known as the Stasi—gathered some of its staff to compose and share their poetry. The group called themselves the Writing Circle of Chekists, borrowing the word “cheka” from their fellow spies in Russia, and they met once a month for almost three decades. But what exactly […]

Give Your Inner Voice A Life Through Creative Writing

When I started writing, I constantly worried about the form, style, and words I chose for my thoughts. Putting your thoughts into words is daunting, especially if you are a beginner. Please do not assume that I have written novels, dramas, and articles and got them published and I got enough knowledge to distribute them […]

New rules for writing: Communicate clearly, make it interesting, and new words are A-OK

Some of the new words, phrases and abbreviations added to dictionaries in the past few years. My 11-year-old son recently reported with horror that the word “funner” has been added to the dictionary. “What’s wrong with that?” I asked. He gaped. “IT’S NOT A WORD.” “Sure it is,” I said. “Little kids say it all […]

Book Writing Process

Writing a book is an art form, and that means that there’s not one right way to do it—it’s going to look different for everyone, and as long as someone’s method works for them, it’s fine. That said, if you’re a new writer looking for advice, this can make a project as big as a […]

Kathie Giorgio’s Creative Space for Writers Everywhere

As a long-time writer and educator, Kathie Giorgio is no stranger to the emotional impact words can have. The importance of a good piece of writing and how a story can uplift, inspire, and change one’s life is not lost on her, as she uses her talent for the best possible task: to share it […]

Tell Me About Yourself: On Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s “Cure”

You say: I am not free. But I have lifted my hand and let it fall. Everyone understands that this illogical reply is an irrefutable demonstration of freedom. — Leo Tolstoy IN CURE, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s oracular depiction of how we repress our natural inclination for violence, free will is just a chimera. It is a […]

How to free your writing with free writing

Timed free-writing — no stopping, no correcting, no fretting — can leapfrog mental paralysis to a “shitty” but valuable first draft of Korrina Duffy’s free-write notebook. Pen poised. Go! Free writing is for when you need to write the damn thing already. If you, like many, have a bad case of blank page syndrome, free […]

AI Writing Tools for Creative Writing and Fiction: Unleash Your Imagination and Write Like a Pro

AI writing tools have the potential to revolutionize the way we write and create fiction. These tools use artificial intelligence and natural language processing to assist writers in various aspects of the writing process, such as character development, plot structure, and language usage. Using AI writing tools, writers can improve their writing productivity, overcome writer’s […]

Ted Bell, Creative Adman Turned Author of Thrillers, Dies at 76

Ted Bell left a successful advertising career to write thrillers about a British billionaire secret agent. Ted Bell, a former award-winning advertising copywriter and creative director who abandoned Madison Avenue in his early 50s to recast himself as a best-selling novelist by writing and marketing his Alex Hawke spy thrillers, died on Jan. 20 in […]