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No matter where you are on your creative writing journey, we can help you build your knowledge and grow your creativity. Updated weekly, our blog will inspire and support you with tips & tricks and useful resources.
Help! Show Don’t Tell, What Does It Really Mean?
Show don’t tell. A piece of advice every writer has heard at some point. But what does it really mean? And how do you show and not tell? This blog post explains.
Four Inspiring Artist Dates You Can Take Around Derbyshire
Essentially, artist dates are about taking a break to get back in touch with your creativity
Julia Cameron, a teacher of creative writing in America describes the artist date is ‘a once weekly solo expedition to explore something that enchants you or interests you.’
5 Idea Inducing Books To Boost Your Creativity
It’s important to explore books that will boost your creativity and develop your imagination.
We have listed some of our favourite books about creativity here at Derbyshire Writing School. It’s so important to keep reading for ideas. Keep looking for more fuel to fill your creative well. Find authors that make you feel excited, empowered and motivated. The best books about creativity will make you feel full, ready to bring your own ideas on to the page.
5 Amazing Books That Will Improve Your Writing
It’s important to explore craft books and understand the skill and challenges involved in writing.
Learning from the great writers and storytellers that have come before us can be a great way to develop our writing. We have listed some of our favourite books about writing here at Derbyshire Writing School.