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Giving Back Editing Giveaway

Giving Back Editing Giveaway

Tips for creating a writing schedule that works with your everyday life.

First DraftJC TarpDecember 11, 2020Story, Writing, Writing Tips, writer's block, stress, blank, writing tips, ideas, writer, write, how to write, writing scheduleComment

Tips For Creating A Writing Schedule

Tips For Creating A Writing Schedule

Tips for creating a writing schedule that works with your everyday life.

First DraftJC TarpJanuary 7, 2020Story, Writing, Writing Tips, writer's block, stress, blank, writing tips, ideas, writer, write, how to write, writing schedule Comment

I’ve Got A Blank Space, Baby

I’ve Got A Blank Space, Baby

Three causes of writer’s block and how to overcome them.

First DraftJC TarpOctober 1, 2019Story, Writing, Writing Tips, writer's block, stress, blank, writing tips, ideas, writer, write, how to write Comment

Songs Reimagined as Book Covers

Songs Reimagined as Book Covers

Here’s what it looks like when I procrastinate: Some of my favorite songs reimagined as book covers.

Story Starters & Writing Prompts

Story Starters & Writing Prompts

Collection of story writing prompts for every genre. Updated every Sunday.

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How Do I Write The Perfect Opening Line?

How Do I Write The Perfect Opening Line?

The importance of an opening line, the components that go into one, and how to make it hook your reader.

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Origin Story

Origin Story

Why did you become a writer? When did you know this is what you had to do?

First DraftJC TarpJune 18, 2019Writing, Beginning Writing, Books, Author, Scripts, Screenplay, Stories, Storytelling Comment

How Do I Know What to Write About?

How Do I Know What to Write About?

All it takes is a spark of imagination. Some ideas to get it lit.

First DraftJC TarpJune 18, 2019Writing, Beginning Writing, Scripts, Storytelling, Stories, Screenplay, Books, Story Development, Ideas, InspirationComment

Know Your Roots

Know Your Roots

Know the roots of your story before you write “Chapter One” or “Fade In”

First DraftJC TarpJune 7, 2019Research, Writing, Character Development, Story Development, Plot Comment

Just Start Writing

Just Start Writing

Just get your butt in the chair. Easier said than done.

First DraftJC TarpSeptember 13, 2016writing, writing prompt, just start writing, book, writer, author, screenwriter, script, ideas, story Comment