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How to Create a Good Villain: Thanos

How to Create a Good Villain: Thanos

Posted on May 23, 2018September 15, 2019 by Erin Lafond

Spoilers ahead! You have been warned. I was beyond excited for Avengers: Infinity War, and it is amazing. Part of what makes Infinity War so good is its villain, Thanos. This entire movie is built around Thanos. The ending even says “Thanos will return” which is chilling and unsettling to viewers. So, let’s talk about…

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Who Said That? – On (Not) Using Dialogue Tags

Posted on April 25, 2018March 22, 2020 by Erin Lafond

Have you ever seen a post on Tumblr or Pinterest that says something like “75 words to use instead of ‘said?'” Those posts can be helpful because the general premise is correct. Using “said” over and over is both boring and repetitive. It looks strange on paper. Also, some posts, like this one, can have some really helpful words that indicate emotion like “bellowed.” However, as writers, we should not be afraid of using standard words like “said,” “asked,” and “replied.” There is a reason why those words are the standard. They’re simple, and you can avoid clumsy verbs. You don’t want your work to read like a thesaurus. So, how do we avoid using “said” too much without using awkward words?

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Book Review: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on April 18, 2018March 16, 2019 by Erin Lafond

I recently finished Elantris by Brandon Sanderson. The novel was originally published in 2005, and it is his debut. To be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about this book. I had to take a few days to try and process my thoughts. I’m still not quite sure.

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10 Creative Writing Prompts

10 Creative Writing Prompts to Get Your Group Started

Posted on April 11, 2018September 15, 2019 by Erin Lafond

This article is part five of a series about starting your own creative writing group/club. Part one is here.  Topics will include giving constructive criticism, running a workshop, and writing games/prompts. Writing prompts are both fun and a great club icebreaker. There are several types of writing prompts. My favorites are story prompts and first-line prompts….

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Posted on April 10, 2018May 15, 2018 by Erin Lafond

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4 Creative Writing Games

Four Creative Writing Games to Get Your Group Started

Posted on April 4, 2018July 16, 2020 by Erin Lafond

This article is part four of a series about starting your own creative writing group/club. Part one is here.  Topics will include giving constructive criticism, running a workshop, and writing games/prompts. I found that the best way to start a group meeting is a fun game.

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How to Run a Workshop

Posted on March 28, 2018September 15, 2019 by Erin Lafond

This article is part three of a series about starting your own creative writing group/club.

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How to Give Constructive Criticism on Writing

Posted on March 14, 2018September 15, 2019 by Erin Lafond

This article is part two of a series about starting your own creative writing group/club. Part one is here.  Topics will include giving constructive criticism, running a workshop, and writing games/prompts. For feedback to be helpful, the writer must be open to criticism, and the criticism must be focused and kind. Here are some tips…

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How to Start a Creative Writing Group

Posted on February 28, 2018September 15, 2019 by Erin Lafond

There are many advantages to belonging to a writing group. You can get feedback from several people at once and give yourself writing deadlines. It’s a way to steadily improve your writing through criticism and practice. It’s also just a great way to get together with friends and have fun writing.

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What Academics Can Learn from Business Writing

Posted on January 17, 2018March 22, 2020 by Erin Lafond

When I first start working with students, they talk about how difficult it is to make the switch from academic to business writing. And that’s true. It is difficult. It feels like the opposite of what we’ve spent years learning. So, I’m here to say that business writing and academic writing don’t need to be antithetical. In fact, my writing has improved since I began applying business methods to both my academic and creative work.

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