Which creative activities get you hyped?
Let us talk about the creative activities that get you really hyped. For me that is writing or coding. Once you get me talking about either of those, you will have a hard time getting me to stop. I love … Continue reading Which creative activities get you hyped?
What is your dream creative job?
This week we have been talking about creative jobs. Creative jobs According to a truly minimal search of the Internet, these are some of the higher paying creative jobs: Marketing director Front-end web developer User experience designer What these jobs … Continue reading What is your dream creative job?
Five places you can find inspiration
Inspiration to write can be found almost anywhere if you know how to look for it. Here are five ideas for places you can find writing ideas. 1. The conversation of strangers Half heard conversations on the bus, at the … Continue reading Five places you can find inspiration
Writers explore fame
Fame. What is it good for? In this article we take a writerly exploration of fame. Many of us want to famous but how good is fame, really? Two powerful ways to gain fame include starting a new religion of … Continue reading Writers explore fame
Writing better dialogue in 5 minutes with Jim Driver
Thanet writer, Jim Driver, shares a tip for writing better dialogue. Take away points from this video: Too realistic dialogue is boring Less is more when it comes to accents Try casting an actor for your role Jim Driver is … Continue reading Writing better dialogue in 5 minutes with Jim Driver
OSE are seeking applications from emerging artists and writers
Open School East are seeking applications from emerging artists and writers to join their independent development programme. Established in 2013 and located in the coastal town of Margate, Open School East is a free, independent art school and community space. … Continue reading OSE are seeking applications from emerging artists and writers
Different but the same (site news)
Visitors to the Thanet Creative blog might notice things are different but exactly the same. The site is unchanged and the blog is still part of The Author Buzz UK network. This means your Author Buzz UK logins will still … Continue reading Different but the same (site news)
How to find the perfect writing group
Being a writer can be a lonely experience which is why so many of us search out a good writing group. Whether you are an aspiring novelist, participating in NaNoWriMo, or just like telling stories – writing need not be … Continue reading How to find the perfect writing group
Does it throw readers to change tenses?
I have been challenged by Venita to address the topic of will it throw a reader to change tenses? If you are not sure what tenses are, I wrote a very long post that takes a deep dive into tenses … Continue reading Does it throw readers to change tenses?
The secret price of success when… (please don’t copy this article)
If you think this article has a weird name (The secret price of success when…), you are right. It is very strange. This post was written not so much for reading enjoyment but because content thieves have been targeting the … Continue reading The secret price of success when… (please don’t copy this article)
Inspiration for your NaNoWriMo attempt
As most of you know November is NaNoWriMo month. The month in which we try to write a fresh novel. If your muse is running a little dry as we hit the wall that is the middle of the month, … Continue reading Inspiration for your NaNoWriMo attempt
One surprising trick to make your descriptions pop
Writing description for a story – either you love it or you hate it. Either way, as writers, description is something we all have to do. Description is often tricky because it straddles the line between telling and showing. In … Continue reading One surprising trick to make your descriptions pop