Monthly Archives: February 2015

Writing is not a solitary occupation 2 comments

This entry was posted in Writing and tagged evaluating concepts literary citizenship writing groups on February 9, 2015 by Shaula Evans (updated on January 5, 2016)

Many people think of writing as a solitary occupation. But it doesn’t need to be, and I’ll even go so far as to say it […]

Black and white photograph of three small girls in Moscow Gardens, 1968

Weekly Check In: 2015 Week Six 15 comments

This entry was posted in Weekly Check In on February 8, 2015 by Shaula Evans (updated on February 18, 2015)

How’d you manage tying up your writing goals this week? A Quick Reminder on How Weekly Check In Works 1. Let us know how you […]

Wanted: Guest Writers for Idea Factory

This entry was posted in Prompts & Writing Games Site News & Updates on February 7, 2015 by Shaula Evans

How would you like to write a guest post for the Idea Factory?

Verlyn Klinkenborg's book 'Several short sentences about writing' next to a coffee cup

Verlyn Klinkenborg’s Sentence Test

This entry was posted in Prompts & Writing Games and tagged books sentences Verlyn Klinkenborg writing books writing exercise on February 5, 2015 by Shaula Evans (updated on February 5, 2015)

Verlyn Klinkenborg, in his book of writing exercises titled Several Short Sentences on Writing, suggests this test for your writing at the sentence level:

Don’t Worry About Mistakes 6 comments

This entry was posted in Creativity Writing on February 4, 2015 by Shaula Evans

I came across yet another writing article today warning “Don’t Make These Rookie Mistakes”. The article made me mad. So I want to offer you […]

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How to Write a Treatment in 10 Steps 3 comments

This entry was posted in Writing and tagged beat sheets outlines prep story summaries treatments on February 3, 2015 by Shaula Evans (updated on February 17, 2015)

Here is my personal 10-step method for writing treatments. It’s never failed me, even on tight deadlines, and I hope it will serve you well, […]

Learning from yourself 1 comment

This entry was posted in Creativity Writing on February 2, 2015 by Shaula Evans (updated on January 31, 2015)

“What you need to know about the next piece is contained in the last piece.” – David Bayles & Ted Orland, in Art & Fear: […]

Weekly Check In: 2015 Week Five 20 comments

This entry was posted in Weekly Check In on February 1, 2015 by Shaula Evans (updated on February 7, 2015)

Welcome to February and the fifth week of the writing year! How are you and your writing demons getting along?

SHAULA EVANS

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