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31 Writing Prompts for Creative Nonfiction

By Brittany Kuhn

writing prompts for creative nonfiction

Are you writing a book that belongs to the creative nonfiction genre? Do you need some inspiration? Check out the 31 writing prompts for creative fiction we’ve included for you below:   General Creative Nonfiction Prompts 1. Describe the first time you went on a date. There are a couple of ways you can approach this prompt. You can describe the date itself from the … [Read more...] about 31 Writing Prompts for Creative Nonfiction

How to Describe Someone Dying in a Story

By A.W. Naves

how to describe someone dying in a story

Are you writing a scene where a character is close to death? Let us help by explaining how to describe someone dying in a story. Read on to learn about 10 words that can be used to this.   1. Resolute Definition Determined, unwavering; showing firmness and resolve in the face of adversity. Examples “My father clung to life with a resolute spirit, refusing to … [Read more...] about How to Describe Someone Dying in a Story

How to Describe Regret in a Story

By Isobel Coughlan

how to describe regret in a story

In this post, we provide advice on how to describe regret in a story through the use of 10 descriptive words. Scroll down to learn more and get some ideas on how you can write a character experiencing regret.   1. Complex Definition Something that’s difficult or hard to understand. Examples “Her past regrets were complex, and she never explained them to others. If … [Read more...] about How to Describe Regret in a Story

How to Structure Dialogue in a Short Story: 13 Top Tips

By Rebecca Parpworth-Reynolds

how to structure dialogue in a short story

Do you need some tips on how to structure dialogue in a short story? We’ve included 13 top tips for you below!   1. Don’t Always Have Your Characters Talking in Complete Sentences Although it might be grammatically correct, human dialogue often has a lot of fragmented sentences. Try to check for them the next time you have a conversation: how many did you notice … [Read more...] about How to Structure Dialogue in a Short Story: 13 Top Tips

How to Describe Hallucinations in a Story

By A.W. Naves

how to describe hallucinations in a story

Are you looking for ideas on how to describe hallucinations in a story? Scroll down to learn about 10 words you can use.   1. Distorted Definition Warped, altered; twisted in shape or appearance. Examples “The distorted figures danced before her eyes, their elongated limbs and contorted faces sending shivers down her spine.” “He struggled to make sense of the … [Read more...] about How to Describe Hallucinations in a Story

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