Creative Ways To Start Creative Writing: Volumes 1-3

by Jessica Grace Coleman

Overview

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Do you love writing but find it hard to get in the 'zone'? Do you love the idea of being creative but find it difficult to get in the creative mood? Do you procrastinate instead of being productive?

If so, then this book is for you. It is several things in one: some tips on how to start thinking about writing, some recommendations for apps and programs that will help you on your way, and - hopefully - a kick up the arse that so many writers (including myself) often need.

I know how hard it is to start a creative project. I've been there, and I've been there so many times that I've found a whole heap of different ways to get myself into that zone, some of which can be really fun.

So what are you waiting for? The sooner you get reading, the sooner you can start getting creative.

Contents for Volumes One to Three:

Creative Ways To Start Creative Writing Volume One

Starting Out
Writer's Block
Visualisation
Procrastiworking
Ignoring Other People
Dealing With People's Initial Reactions
Money
Research

Self-Belief
Get Positive
Get Rid Of Doubts
Get Excited!
Mantras

Self-Publishing Vs. Traditional Publishing
Traditional Publishing
Hybrid Publishing
Self-Publishing
Vanity Publishing
Amazon And Createspace
Smashwords

Plotting And Planning
Scrivener
Excel Spreadsheet
Evernote
Presenting Your Book - 'Plan How You Know'
Non-computer Planning
Planning Big

World Building
Locations
Characters
Extras

Book Covers For Motivation
Premade Covers
Stock Photos
Design Your Own Cover

Get Inspired By Quotes
Writing Quotes
Other Inspirational Quotes

Creative Ways To Start Creative Writing Volume Two


Get Reading (And Get Involved With) Writer Resources
Online Websites, Forums And Podcasts
Writer Interviews
Books On Writing

Get Inspiration From Service Websites
Cover Promos
Writing And Translation Gigs
Graphics & Design Gigs
Business Gigs
Advertising Gigs
Other Gigs

Ways To Write
Technology
Word Processor
Scrivener
Final Draft
Write Or Die
Tablet Apps
Notebook and Pen
Typewriter
Dictation

Tools To Help You Concentrate
Earplugs
Tea
Music
Finding A Good Writing Space

Starting Off Small (Or Just Differently)
Poetry And Haikus
Short Stories
Flash Fiction
Reading

Finding Motivation Online
Writing Groups (Online And In Real Life)
Writing Courses (Online And In Real Life)
Games And Socialising Online
Crowdfunding Sites
Making Your Author Website

Relax And Reset Your Brain
Bath, Wine And Music
Meditation
Clear Your Mind Through Activity
Holiday

Travel
Travel From The Comfort Of Your Own Home
Go For A Walk
Literary Tourism
Writing Retreats

The Meanings Of Names
Baby Name Websites
Geographical/Historical Name Websites
Apps

Creative Ways To Start Creative Writing Volume Three

Music
Music To Inspire
Using Playlists
Make The Most Of The Genre
Using Music For Scenes/Locations

Get Crafty
Make A Collage
Getting Artistic With Drawings
Adult Colouring Books
Scribble
Being Crafty Online

Making Use Of Films And The Theatre
Get To Grips With Plays
Watch Some Good TV And Films
Become An Actor Yourself

Fun Activities
Write To Your Favourite Author
The Writing's On The Wall
Take A Few Steps In Your Characters' Shoes
Your Book Dedication
Get Gimmicky With Non-Fiction
Keep A Diary
Dreams
Hang Out With Friends
Murder Mysteries

Get Writing, No Matter What
Don't Start At The Start
Write What You Know
Fanfiction
Writing Blogs
Type Nonsense
Befriend A Ghost
Get Your Extras Written

Writing Prompts
The Beginnings Of A Story
Questions To Answer In A Story
Themes/Ideas To Explore In A Story
The Alphabet Of Short Stories
Character Prompts

Literary Socialising
Book Clubs
Literary Festivals, Writing Workshops And Other Writing Events
Get A Mentor

When The End Is In Sight
Writing Drafts And When To Let Them Go
Ignoring Bad Reviews
Careers

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781517442811
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/20/2015
Pages:	338
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Jessica Grace Coleman was born in Stafford, England and raised in the nearby village of Little Haywood, a quaint English location that would later be remodelled into Beth Powers' home village in the Little Forest novels.

She studied Film Studies and American Studies at the University of Sussex in Brighton, and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder for a year as part of her course. A big fan of travelling, she has road tripped around North America and backpacked across China, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

When not writing about ghouls and ghosts, Jessica runs her own proofreading, editing and ghostwriting business, working for clients all over the world. You can find out more at www.colemanediting.co.uk

Jessica has so far self-published five books in the Little Forest series: The Former World, Memento Mori, The Exalted, Carnival Masquerade and The Gloaming. She has also released her first short story collection, Grown By The Wicked Moon, featuring 14 weird and wonderful tales. The Vanished, the sixth instalment of the Little Forest series, will be available soon.

You can find out more about Jessica, her available books, and her works in progress at her website: www.jessicagracecoleman.com