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5 Books To Inspire You To Keep Going
Creative Writing, Writer's Mindset Lauren Davison Creative Writing, Writer's Mindset Lauren Davison

5 Books To Inspire You To Keep Going

Getting those words down on paper isn’t always easy.

Sometimes this means we need to take a break. But more often than not, a little dose of inspiration can be just the thing to push us forward. And the best place to find this inspiration? Books, of course. That’s why here at Derbyshire Writing School, we’ve put together a list of five amazing books to inspire you to keep going.

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9 Creative Questions To Inspire You To Write About Your Life
Creative Writing, Fiction Writing Lauren Davison Creative Writing, Fiction Writing Lauren Davison

9 Creative Questions To Inspire You To Write About Your Life

Life writing is the act of putting your life on the page.

These can be thoughts, ideas, or stories. It can be your most treasured memories, your happiest of days, or reflections on dark experiences. There is no right or wrong way to write about your life. It’s personal. It’s your story and you get to tell it your way.

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5 Tools To Help You Write A Powerful Memoir
Writing Tips, Memoir Laura Stroud Writing Tips, Memoir Laura Stroud

5 Tools To Help You Write A Powerful Memoir

Writing a memoir is no easy task, it is a process of uncovering memories and finding your story. This can’t be rushed. Whilst you might know the topic and theme of your memoir you need to explore more about who you are and how you’ve gotten to this point. You need to go on a journey of remembering to ensure you are collating the appropriate elements of the story.

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