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Understanding Visual Perception

Writers need to understand what visual perception is as it is relevant to all writers who plan to write about any situation involving a car or other vehicle. Understanding visual perception and some of the theories behind it will allow writers to create scenes that...

Understanding Dsylexia

Dyslexia is a topic that many writers (of fiction and non-fiction) struggle to write about. This struggle is often due to a lack of understanding of what dyslexia is. Fiction and non-fiction writers might both end up writing about a teacher who has a student with dyslexia...

Understanding Language and Cognition

Many writers struggle when it comes to writing about language, especially in regard to language and cognition. This is primarily due to a lack of knowledge of the ways in which language and cognition interact and affect each other. Language is a system of communication consisting of...

Children's Vocabulary

Children’s stories are sometimes one of the most difficult things to write. This may seem a bit odd but it is true. The reason for this is because of the type of words that have to be used. The audience is the key when it comes...

Useful Hacks for Improving your Mental Focus - Part 2

Developing a Plan A plan will ensure that you spend each hour of your day productively. With a clearly outlined plan of what you should do at each specific time, you will avoid confusion and increase your focus. You will also easily flow from task to...

Useful Hacks for Improving your Mental Focus - Part 1

Good writing depends on great mental focus. Every writer needs to learn a few tips to sharpen their focus and reenergize. Here are a few ways you can consider if you are trying to improve your mental focus and clarity: Exercise It is amazing what even a...

About Writing Jars

Are there ever times when you just wish that an idea would just run out in front of you? You just cannot think. You might be in a funk. You might have writer’s block. The kids are being, well, kids. You may have had an...

Writing an Engaging Plot Twist - Part Two

In my previous article about creating a great plot twist, I discussed planting red herrings and using your characters to establish effective false directions in your story. Here we explore the art of plot twists further.  One way is to plant a plot twist within another plot...

How to Write a Clever Plot Twist

When I read a book, I always marvel at the cleverness of plot twists and turns, it is something that turns an everyday story into one that draws you totally into the world of the characters. If you want to know the techniques behind writing...

How To Think Like A Writer

So, you want to write but have no clue where to begin. What made you want to start? That could be your starting point. If you are simply plum dry of topics, I have made a list of small things to do. I am not a...