101 Creative Writing Exercises (Adventures in Writing) [Kindle Edition]

Melissa Donovan (Author)

Book Description

101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on an adventure through the world of writing. Explore different forms and genres by experimenting with fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Discover effective writing concepts, tools, and techniques. Create projects you can publish.

Ideal for new and experienced writers alike, this book will enlighten and inspire you with exciting new ideas.

Freewriting
Journaling and Memoir
Fiction and Storytelling
Form Poetry and Free Verse
Article and Blog Writing

By Melissa Donovan

Founder and Editor of Writing Forward, a critically acclaimed blog packed with creative writing tips and ideas.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Melissa Donovan is the Founder and Editor of Writing Forward, a critically acclaimed blog packed with creative writing tips and ideas.

Product Details

• File Size: 344 KB
• Print Length: 220 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615547850
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0075T2T08
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,087 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A goldmine concerning all-things-writing March 4, 2012

By Tonya Schulte

Format:Paperback

If you've been searching for a goldmine concerning all-things-writing you need look no further. Really, working through this book in what ever order will best serve your learning or practicing needs is certain to improve your skills. I love writing and participate in writing in one form or another almost every day. Yet, as I recently spent time working through just two different exercises as set forth in this book I learned new skills.

The author suggests that moving out of one's comfort zone is a good way to improve skills and gain writing experience. At first I wondered why I would try something that I've believed would be too hard for me. My writing typically focuses on the here and now, facts and information. Yet, I took pen in hand (later went to the keyboard) and began the first exercise in the beginning section of Writing Fiction.

My first hesitant steps were soon overcome by the exhilaration I felt when I began to realize that my imagination was kicking in. I was beginning to see scenes in my mind which I could translate to paper. I was setting the scene for a fictional account which I could make "real" by continuing to follow the steps as laid out in this book.

As another part of my experiment I followed one of the prompts which was more suited to what I usually write about. Once again, I felt as if I had found gold. Ms. Donovan's simple step by step system and suggested tactics do indeed serve to make the writing experience quite productive. With these easy to follow instructions and suggestions long time writers and beginners alike are given ways to improve their writing. Period.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who really wants to learn more about the art and science of writing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Creative Writing Exercises March 5, 2013

By Viv

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This innovative book gives me inspiration to fashion my own lessons to present to adults writing for the first time.

4.0 out of 5 stars Lesson Plan Helper March 5, 2013

By Gregory P. Der

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book has made teaching creative writing a lot easier. I can find really well thought out assignments within these pages. Well worth the money!

More About the Author

Melissa Donovan is the founder and editor of Writing Forward, a blog packed with creative writing tips and ideas. Melissa started writing poetry and song lyrics at age thirteen. Shortly thereafter, she began journaling. She studied creative writing at Sonoma State University, earning a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing. Since then, Melissa has worked as a technical writer, business writer, copywriter, professional blogger, and writing coach.

About Writing Forward

Writing Forward features creative writing tips, ideas, tools, and techniques as well as writing exercises and prompts that offer inspiration and help build skills. To learn more, visit Writing Forward: www.writingforward.com.