http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/creative-writing-ideas-blog.html This Creative Writing Ideas Blog is a collection of the latest articles on the site meant to inspire you to take your writing ideas and to make them a reality. en-us creative writing ideas Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:46:55 -0400 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:46:55 -0400 build-creative-writing-ideas.com http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/the-evils-of-technology.html35fb7e85bccfa7ea24f2465e06a02cb6Technology as a whole is a great thing and advances society in an extremely positive way. In fact, with out technology at all, societies would likely die Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:57:15 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/the-lost-love.html8f8468a6f89fdd46ee2dd8b7d3913331Memories from individuals throughout their childhood may differ upon the experiences those people have faced  growing up. As most become successful in Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:45:28 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/in-our-dreams.htmle99c19a36ff0956fb162a03f3433c76e The girls' heart raced as she ran through the halls of an old dilapidated warehouse. Someone was chasing her, she didn't know who- or what- had lured Sat, 5 Nov 2016 09:24:07 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/wine-glass-and-the-art-of-dress-making.htmlb571b29a702c4b527267450aa87c4336Discover how the luxury women’s wear brand Aviraté is redefining 'dress wearing' in today's world of fashion. 'Aviraté' which in Sanskrit means the pure Mon, 8 Feb 2016 09:56:26 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/book-reviews.html35c52eea235888d2ca72c2c95e29448fLearn more about Bryan's new book reviews podcast: The Split! Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:20:52 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/desperate-times.htmle4507f7cf00e0c3a402c0d238d28739eDesperate times call for desperate writing prompts! Fri, 19 Sep 2014 16:02:24 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/discourage-creativity.html5e1e890510b89f3ddc95a3e3d376468dLearn how to discourage creativity so you can teach yourself how to do the opposite. Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:10:28 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/dealing-with-overwhelm.html37ebcb4895fa7d42a7306afbf1864a44Dealing with overwhelm is something every writer needs to learn. Here are my five best tips for getting through this overpowering sensation. Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:03:45 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/starting-from-scratch.htmld1de026377f1724731213a93165e0fceWhat would I do differently if I were starting from scratch as a writer? Well, let me take it from the top... Tue, 5 Aug 2014 08:38:50 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/a-caveat.html080e4488af3b3adb84aeab0e191d7908A caveat to Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 Hours rule may help you to improve your writing craft. Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:43:44 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/write-a-novel.htmlc34e7af1d09fed911c187ea7b7bcc955Learn how to write a novel from a guy who just finished his first! Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:49:58 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/facebook-author-event.html031e2bb8d071363806b81f26071790deLearn five tips for how to run a Facebook author event, based on my summer working with 65 authors on a variety of events. Tue, 15 Jul 2014 11:27:30 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/10-year-plan.html288ac4648fe044736241f1c1da0f4c34Here is my 10 year plan. It is very subject to change. Mon, 23 Jun 2014 23:59:08 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/questions-to-ask.html4fd8d3f5432c1cdb18e6120e3f35f6aaWant to know what questions to ask at a writing conference? I think it depends on your level of expertise. Here are some of my ideas depending on your experience. Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:00:56 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/path-to-publicity.htmlcd6171cad58ac82f03bed965b72ad6f3The secret path to publicity is no cakewalk, but it is completely within your reach. Tue, 3 Jun 2014 22:56:14 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/unlimited-creativity.htmla960d3af0ad13132364f6322370a6e89Learn how to foster unlimited creativity in your life by smashing your limits and setting up a system. Tue, 27 May 2014 11:37:12 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/what-people-are-really-saying.html60ecadcb533c0e2380341eeef8f8446fLearn what people are really saying they they say "you can't do it." Find out how you can get them on your side. Mon, 19 May 2014 22:07:47 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/writing-ideas.html47e7b570a8f7c8ee73d5a7d6173badcfLearn how to find writing ideas in your everyday life and in the books and characters you love. Tue, 13 May 2014 10:48:23 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/start-writing.html0a7d842027fa9899cf7c094511a09ba9Learn how to train yourself to start writing during your daily writing sessions. Tue, 6 May 2014 11:29:14 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/writing-productivity.html85b978c20603c1af9e2e7b1ad9600ecbUp your writing productivity and finish that first or 50th book. Tue, 29 Apr 2014 11:11:15 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/trying-new-things.htmlda52bf210f0f3d05f60ee18f399aab4bLearn the importance of trying new things as a creative professional. Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:02:26 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/the-writing-business.htmlddd02ee50f61cfd48c5af9e75b6b3f37Learn how to stay in the writing business when you're a part-time self-published author. Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:59:43 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/writing-deadlines.htmlea2ae22b4ff575b9eceab35ec5e602faLearn how to create writing deadlines to set the best expectations for finishing your book. Tue, 8 Apr 2014 10:47:27 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/writing-sanctuary.html141417f4cd6cc282593f0657aae7b0c9Find your writing sanctuary and writer's block may become a thing of the past. Tue, 1 Apr 2014 13:22:54 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/think-big-picture.html39143a0ab49bcee0287c0c669a1ae93aLearn how to think big picture to overcome your writing perfectionism. Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:07:20 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/writing-career.htmlb3240564a256879ded76f9fcc3c675b9Here are five writing career surprises to keep in mind if you plan on being the next Stephen King. Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:03:28 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/self-promotion.htmlbdd87a34c1161023ab3ac64a3684d4cfLearn self promotion techniques for non-spammers. Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:15:43 -0400 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/march-to-a-bestseller-post-mortem.htmla1ef4cc79b149211acf0e427e1c07df8An evaluation on the successes and failures of March to a Bestseller. Tue, 4 Mar 2014 12:28:14 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/march-to-a-bestseller.html4709952c342a85e390ec72c265e14dbfCheck out the books featured as part of March to a Bestseller, a one day sale on writing books! Wed, 26 Feb 2014 22:48:33 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/march-to-a-bestseller-giveaways.html44fc9ab51b6d8b1125e3116556ef2e8aMarch to a Bestseller features at least nine prize giveaways! Read on to enter before the event on February 28th. Mon, 24 Feb 2014 19:27:49 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/plot-a-story.htmld76e31bfc42dce4b9f4e5bf3264cfb24Here's how I plan to plot a story going forward. A mix between plotting and pantsing. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:59:27 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/authors-assemble.html545f72403d0ad34347202a09f187e84dAuthors assemble! It's time to feel like Nick Fury and gather your team of authors. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:40:16 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/creative-writing-prompts-authors.html432b09b76e9c9a227d207e74a48d2701This set of creative writing prompts for authors focuses on the work you do and the goals you want to achieve. Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:36:52 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/super-bowl-ad.html385ac81d82e0f7d64cf072ec7c300b7eWhat would your million dollar Super Bowl ad be? Maybe you should think this through. Tue, 4 Feb 2014 12:14:37 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/creative-writing-exercises-freewriting.htmldec973ce328737fb9de1accba7eb093cThe latest in a series of creative writing exercises, this one about freewriting for an entire week straight. Tue, 4 Feb 2014 09:30:48 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/writing-contest-winners.htmlde4f455698f9e50ff1a1e70e96a60914Here are the winners of the 2013 "1,000 Prompts, 1,000 Dollars" Writing Contest! Fri, 31 Jan 2014 09:22:48 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/self-publishing-secrets.htmlc302373dff5a5ba6591deb22677ad2ecLearn some self publishing secrets of the ages that will help you to succeed as an author. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:13:49 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/permission-to-write.htmla5738ae48c6ffb785978d3390ed134acLearn how to grant yourself the permission to write your book. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:26:18 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/write-every-day.htmlfc91499bdd17b8072c4553ed0d5ed777Learn how to write every day with these three sample writing goals. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:31:25 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/amazon-reviews.htmldb4ca6e9fba1e78d64550eb2a0776b24Learn how I got 50+ Amazon reviews on my latest book. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:31:07 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/self-publishing-sales.htmlfc7a61a5ce53767ac5a57b95df0ad121How I plan to improve self publishing sales in 2014 through the use of product funnels. Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:50:51 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/writing-contest.htmleef7cc94e59978a697d24956ee376985Read more about the "1,000 Prompts, 1,000 Dollars" Writing Contest from author Bryan Cohen! Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:56:12 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/christmas.html57624bd1780604faee2cfad159d3a033This set of Christmas writing prompts deals with favorites, locations and general aspects of the holiday. Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:54:25 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/fall-entertainment.htmlf42a1800307a7712ca52a425a79a97ceHere is a set of fall entertainment writing prompts that focus on references to autumn music, television and more. Thu, 19 Dec 2013 09:07:44 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/thousand-dollar-blog-tour.html149132294dd300559df5e37b4430e21fFollow along with author Bryan Cohen on the "1,000 Prompts, 1,000 Dollars" Blog Tour! Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:22:05 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/fall-literature.html692dddd8dc6ab9184206f55d66f72793This assortment of fall literature writing prompts focuses on references to the autumn in literature. Fri, 13 Dec 2013 10:17:08 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/christmas-5.htmlfe8e19033457d767a855f93807562ab6This set of Christmas writing prompts deals with traditions, hypothetical situations and thoughts of the past. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 08:26:15 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/fall-writing-prompts-4.html4fbf08c075ab17bb99847bf38f1512d7This collection of fall writing prompts bends space and time to look at how your perception of fall could change. Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:21:48 -0500 http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/christmas-4.htmlb1175a11839785b3b3306d508a97846aThis collection of Christmas writing prompts deals with hypothetical situations collected with the celebration. Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:51:44 -0500