Tag: books
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Writing Prompts: Do They Help Writers or Hinder Them?
Photo by: Roman Bulatov Have you ever created and finished a story from a writing prompt? I can’t say that I have—but I have started many ideas from them. I’m not always sure if their purpose is to spark an idea, to guide you into finishing a story or novel, or to leave you with…
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How Do You Tackle Your Writing Projects?
Photo by: Juan Ignacio Rodriguez Moronta The Spark of Inspiration How do you tackle your writing projects? The way you approach a project can determine how it progresses. What sparks your idea? What do you do with that idea once it forms? Do you start writing right away, or let it marinate? It all begins…
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Unlocking the Art of Thoughtful Book Reviews
Photo by: Sheikh Sahin Do you struggle with writing book reviews? Do you ever find it hard to go beyond simply saying, “I liked this book”? Most of the time, I enjoy a poem, story, or novel without immediately knowing why. I just know it was great—I couldn’t put it down. But as readers, we…
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Continuous Learning for Writers: A Path to Success
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Honing Your Craft? As a writer, do you continue to learn and sharpen your skills? I do. I haven’t been published yet, but I’m committed to improving. I research writing constantly—watching videos, reading books, and learning from authors who write and edit for a living. It’s encouraging (and humbling) to see…
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Authentic Representation of Black Characters in Writing
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Do You Write About Black Characters? Have you ever noticed how vaguely Black characters are described in some novels—especially in books by non-Black authors? I find this frustrating. Often, it feels like writers either don’t know how to describe Black characters without leaning into clichés or simply choose to skip over…
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Interraical Couples In Novels
Photo by: Ahmed Hedayet Do you include interracial relationships in your stories? If so, why? In many of my novels, I explore interracial relationships because they add depth, richness, and variety to my storytelling. I love diversity, and I enjoy telling stories about people from different backgrounds. For me, writing about interracial couples feels natural.…
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Do Mixed-Raced Characters Belong?
Photo by: Irina Kryvasheina What I’ve noticed in the writing community and writing groups is that race comes up a lot, and often, it’s glanced over. Many writers skip detailed character descriptions, believing it’s unnecessary or even distracting to the reader. But I ask: Why would it be distracting? Isn’t part of what draws us…
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Organize Your Writing
Photo by: Thanakorn Lappattaranan Do you have two characters with the same name in different novels? When you have multiple writing projects going on at the same time, do you find that when you return to a novel after a while, you have used the name of a character in both novels? I have done…
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Intro
Hello, fellow writers, I am C. N. Garraway, and this is my blog. Welcome to the randomness that is me. Writing has always been a passion of mine. I am thrilled to have you join me. This blog is about writing, organizing your writing, and embarking on a journey with me to hone my craft…
C. N. Garraway 