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10 Core Practices for Better Writing
By adopting simple but effective habits that strengthen your writing skills, you will master the craft of writing. All it takes is dedication and self-discipline.
Each of the 10 practices presented in this book grow your skills and promote excellence. You'll find inspirational quotes, questions for thought and discussion, and activities peppered throughout.
10 Core Practices for Better Writing is ideal for writing groups, classes, and workshops as well as individual writers who are ready to take their writing to the expert level.
Start your journey toward better writing today.
Each of the 10 practices presented in this book grow your skills and promote excellence. You'll find inspirational quotes, questions for thought and discussion, and activities peppered throughout.
10 Core Practices for Better Writing is ideal for writing groups, classes, and workshops as well as individual writers who are ready to take their writing to the expert level.
Start your journey toward better writing today.
- GenresWritingNonfiction
177 pages, Paperback
First published July 29, 2013
26 people are currently reading
700 people want to read
About the author
Melissa Donovan
19 books164 followersI have been inhaling books for as long as I can remember. I started writing poetry and keeping a journal at thirteen and haven't stopped writing since.
I studied creative writing at Sonoma State University, earning a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing. Since then, I have worked as a technical writer, copywriter, professional blogger, and writing coach.
My blog, Writing Forward, is packed with creative writing tips and ideas.
Check out my books: The Adventures in Writing series includes 101 Creative Writing Exercises, 10 Core Practices for Better Writing, and 1200 Creative Writing Prompts. The Storyteller's Toolbox series includes What's the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing.
I studied creative writing at Sonoma State University, earning a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing. Since then, I have worked as a technical writer, copywriter, professional blogger, and writing coach.
My blog, Writing Forward, is packed with creative writing tips and ideas.
Check out my books: The Adventures in Writing series includes 101 Creative Writing Exercises, 10 Core Practices for Better Writing, and 1200 Creative Writing Prompts. The Storyteller's Toolbox series includes What's the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing.
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February 3, 2023
Solid Advice for Writers - Beginners or Intermediate
A quick read for any writer needing an overview of the process and craft of a writing life.
Each chapter reads as a standalone and offers ideas, suggestions, and encouragement on improving ones skills. The chapter on receiving and giving critiques is excellent, especially for those unfamiliar with the methods of good critiquing.
The same applies to the chapter on the writing process. One size does not fit all and every has their own. But knowing one's process, and working to improve it makes for more productive writing in a shorter amount of time.
Loaded with tips and techniques, this book is a great reference when faced with a blank page, or stuck in the middle of the work bin progress and needs a bit of inspiration.
Strongly recommend for writers at all levels of experience!
A quick read for any writer needing an overview of the process and craft of a writing life.
Each chapter reads as a standalone and offers ideas, suggestions, and encouragement on improving ones skills. The chapter on receiving and giving critiques is excellent, especially for those unfamiliar with the methods of good critiquing.
The same applies to the chapter on the writing process. One size does not fit all and every has their own. But knowing one's process, and working to improve it makes for more productive writing in a shorter amount of time.
Loaded with tips and techniques, this book is a great reference when faced with a blank page, or stuck in the middle of the work bin progress and needs a bit of inspiration.
Strongly recommend for writers at all levels of experience!
February 16, 2017
I love the way Melissa Donovan identifies and expounds on 10 fundamental habits that will benefit every writer who wants to improve their craft in just eight chapters. What I particularly enjoyed is the way Ms. Donovan incorporates inspirational quotes to help the reader contemplate and strengthen their thinking. I think this book lends itself to independent study type work or for small group work. Either way, writers who read with intent and answer some of the questions or explore some of the habits will benefit. For example, the habit of journaling can be useful especially in flushing out character development or even the flow of plot lines. Journaling, in my opinion, should be interactive with the writer.
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