Many of you that wish to take writing courses may not be able to afford them right now, but there are still many option available to help you in your quest to improve your creative writing skills.

Should you buy a special perfume on Fragrance Day? How will you record your memories on Memory Day? Even though courtesy seems to be a thing of the past, are you going to practice being courteous on National Common Courtesy Day?

A writers’ group is made up of people who love to write. In a group like this, you can share your hopes and dreams as a writer, you can connect with others who love to write, and maybe you can learn new ways to improve your skills.

Another tool used by the writer to add suspense, dread or excitement to the story is foreshadowing. What is foreshadowing and how does one use it successfully?

A thunderstorm produces heavy rain and it accompanied by thunder and lightning. At times it also produces hail and heavy, damaging winds. They are a force of nature, and when conditions are right, they unleash their fury. How can this be used in your writing?

An author can use flashbacks to bring more depth, suspense and excitement to a story. This article talks about what flashbacks are and how to write them.

Will you see a rainbow on Find a Rainbow Day? Are you going to wear tweed clothing on Tweed Day?

Experience someone's actual life events through a fictionalized memoir. Relive the events of history through fiction.

Take some time and browse through the selections of fiction, writing and reference books and software in my shop. Here you can also learn about the Paperback Swap Club.

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