by Suzanne Lieurance I’ve coached many writers to write a memoir, and sometimes they start out unsure about what a memoir actually is and what it isn’t. They tend to confuse memoir with autobiography. Here’s how I would define memoir by what it is and what it isn’t. What a Memoir Is #1. A Personal…
by Suzanne Lieurance Unreliable Narrators – Their Roles in Fiction An “unreliable narrator” in fiction refers to a character who tells the story but whose credibility has been compromised. This means the narrator’s account of events may not accurately reflect reality, either because of deliberate deception, self-deception, a flawed perspective, or some other distortion. The…
by Suzanne Lieurance Maybe you’ve heard the term “trope” before but aren’t clear about what a trope is. So, what is a trope? Well, in fiction, a “trope” refers to a common theme, motif, or device that is recognizable and frequently used within a particular genre or across various genres. Tropes are established patterns or…
by Suzanne Lieurance It may be hard to believe but midsummer is almost here, and with that in mind, here are this week’s creative writing prompts: Monday’s Prompt – The Enchanted Forest On the longest day of the year, a group of friends ventures into a legendary forest said to come alive with magic every…
by Suzanne Lieurance This week we’re moving farther into the second half of 2024. This is a great time for some personal reflection, so I have some nonfiction writing prompts to help you do that. But don’t worry. If you’re looking for prompts that help you start on some new fiction, I have 7 prompts…
by Suzanne Lieurance When you get stuck as you’re writing a story, novel, nonfiction book, or even an article, it can be frustrating, but there are many ways you can try to keep the words flowing. Here are 10 techniques that work for many writers: #1. Free write. Set a timer for a short period,…
by Suzanne Lieurance Becoming a disciplined writer involves developing habits and strategies that keep you productive and focused. Here are some steps to help you achieve that: Step 1. Set Clear Goals. Establish both short-term and long-term writing goals. Make sure your goals are specific and measurable, such as writing 500 words a day or…
by Suzanne Lieurance First of all, you don’t really “find” your author voice. You develop it. And developing your unique voice in writing (your author voice) involves self-discovery, practice, and refinement. Begin by reading widely and critically. Explore various genres and authors to understand different voices and styles. Analyze what you like and dislike in…
by Suzanne Lieurance Ever heard of Parkinson’s Law? Many writers haven’t. Parkinson’s Law simply states that “work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” If you’re a writer, you need to leverage this principle, so you aren’t spending more time than you need to on any of your writing projects. Here are some…
by Suzanne Lieurance This is Independence Day week for those of us in the United States, so here are seven different creative writing prompts about July 4th and summer vacations: July 4th & Summer Vacations Monday’s Prompt – Fireworks and Friendship Write a story about a group of friends who plan the ultimate July 4th…
by Suzanne Lieurance To manifest generally means to bring something into reality through belief, intention, and inspired action. In other words, you focus your thoughts and energy on what you want to achieve, thereby attracting it into your life. You may think the biggest part of manifestation for writers is writing, yet writers face so…
by Suzanne Lieurance With summer heat in full force across most of the Northern Hemisphere, this week’s writing prompts should give you some fun, meaningful writing practice. Choose one prompt each day, or combine two or more prompts to create a story you can develop more fully over the week. Summer Heat Waves Monday’s Prompt…
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