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How Long Is A Short Story?: A Guide On How To Write A Short Story.

Aug 5, 2019by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam11

The short story form is in high demand. Many writers want to learn how to write a short story. Also, many writers wonder how long is a short story? In this article, Tega explains everything he learned from prolific writer TJ Benson. Wrapped in short story examples are nuggets on short story outlines, elements writing...

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Writing Tips: 6 Easy Ways To Keep Readers Engaged and Hooked On Your Story

Jul 31, 2019by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam1

How many times have you read a book that just made you go “wow”? I am talking about books (or stories) that make you wow from the beginning until the end, it had you hooked in a way you can’t explain. That is every writer’s dream: to have the ability to capture a reader’s attention,...

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5 Effective Tips For Overcoming Writers Block—A New Guest Post on Okada Books

Nov 2, 2018by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam1

I have a new guest post up on the okadabooks blog. It is titled 5 Tips For Overcoming Writer’s Block. If you have been struggling to write for a while, then you probably want to read this post. It’s one thing to know how to create interesting stories. Writing them in a creative way is...

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Writing Tips: Are You Underestimating The Power Of Layout In Writing?

Aug 22, 2017by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam1

Sometimes, when I’m working on a short story I have an idea that I love, but I just can’t get it off the ground. I experienced this a few months back with a sci-fi story that I was working on. I showed it to a couple of people and they said that it was a...

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How To Teach A Child Creative Writing

Jun 27, 2017by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam4

Early this months, Brittle Paper published one of my non-fiction articles. It is titled 8 Ways To Tutor Your Children in Creative Writing. The post was popular among writers and readers on social media, so I figured it would benefit some of my readers on Creative Writing News. Some adults said they learned from the...

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How To Write A Short Story: What Components Make A Short Story?

May 24, 2016by Chioma Iwunze-Ibiam0

In the course of offering coaching services and editorial consultation, I have read a lot of stories from talented writers. But often, there is always something missing. You can tell that the writer’s story could win awards if they understood the basics of short story writing. In this post, I’ll like to discuss one secret. What...

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