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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Writing | 1/3/2012 | Susan Rand |
| Q: How do I make writing about stuff every body likes and not making it cheesy or predictable. for ... A: "Cheesy" is subjective, a matter of taste. What is cheesy to you might be perfectly delightful to ... | ||
| English | 10/22/2011 | The Doctor |
| Q: how do you write and indepth who are you speech?! A: Your message to me did not contain any personal information, so I am changing this to public as it ... | ||
| review and advice | 9/9/2011 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: I am a budding writer and I need you to please give me a review on one of my short stories, if you ... A: In order to critique your story I need to read it. How many words is it? What is your perceived ... | ||
| English. | 5/3/2011 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: I'm really stuck for ideas on a creative writing piece that will get me high marks in my exam. Do ... A: My best tip on this would be to come up with two contrasting things -things which normally have ... | ||
| writing to describe | 5/1/2011 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: how would you answer a question like this :describe your journey in a car. how could i possibly ... A: One way to start is to either recall a time you were on a journey in a car and recreate the FEELINGS ... | ||
| english help | 4/25/2011 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: My name is Zoe and i am in year 11, i have a learning difficulty called dyspraxia, but I'd like to ... A: You said, "I actually have to admit this was much more fun too, you could picture it in your head." ... | ||
| english help | 4/24/2011 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: My name is Zoe and i am in year 11, i have a learning difficulty called dyspraxia, but I'd like to ... A: Zoe, Thank you for contacting me. I am happy to help you if I can. The part of your writing you want ... | ||
| Creative Writing Exercies | 3/14/2011 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: I have to present a creative writing exercise to my class, and I was wondering if you knew any fun ... A: Here is an exercise that is fun and never fails to inspire. Have students make a list of ten things ... | ||
| Writing gibberish/nonsensical words | 11/5/2010 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: Greetings. A story I'm working on at the moment, one of my main characters and her two kids speak ... A: Amanda, Yours is unique question, that's for sure. I have never created a new language but I'll give ... | ||
| think outside the box | 8/16/2010 | Susan Rand |
| Q: I am wondering how to improve my creativity/think outside the box? Edward Kwan A: First, let's look at what's inside the box. Cliches become cliches because someone starts using a ... | ||
| My Imaginations into a story | 6/13/2010 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: Hey, I'm nineteen years old, and an inspiring writer, I want to write fictional stories. but ... A: Put your ideas for a movie down as a series of picture frames. Then write key things that occur in ... | ||
| Introduction | 4/18/2010 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: I'm writing a speech supporting women in combat, I want to have a creative introduction such as ... A: You could start with something like: "Can a Woman be a Soldier?" Or, if you wanted to be ... | ||
| i am willing to do projects........how can i do it? | 12/7/2009 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: i am doing my 2nd year under graduation,i am willing to do projects......and after finishing a ... A: Individual universities have their own criteria and submission requirements. I suggest you visit ... | ||
| I'm Stuck | 10/30/2009 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: I get stuck on two subjects all the time when writing a song. Heartbreak and sadness. Sometimes I'm ... A: I would suggest: Orthogonal Operation Think about what is sad, heartbreaking, hurtful, etc. Then ... | ||
| GCSE English | 10/4/2009 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: as part of Creative Writing for my English coursework, I have to create and write a fiction story, ... A: I've actually written a book about this! It's called The Master Authors' Secret Handbook and it's ... | ||
| Creative Writing. | 9/22/2009 | Susan Rand |
| Q: I've always been an avid reader and writing was my favourite pastime. At the age of 9, one of my ... A: This problem is quite common, and there are many possibilities behind it. In fact, I have the same ... | ||
| help | 8/28/2009 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: this might be the totally wrong thing to ask you as I know you specialise in answering questions on ... A: You've really missed out here, haven't you? :) There is a rare DVD of An Inspector Calls from a ... | ||
| Book Title | 8/19/2009 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: Well I'm writing a book but I can't seem to think of an title. what are points I have to think of ... A: I have been on vacation. Title The title should be descriptive of what the book is about. It ... | ||
| Why Write, read | 8/3/2009 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: i)Can you give some clear examples, please? ii) what are suggestion & area of discussion on the ... A: This is a very big question which will require a bigger answer than I can give you here. The ... | ||
| View on question | 8/2/2009 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: "Can countries with a history of conflict achieve real peace and trust." What is your intrepreting ... A: This is a little outside my area, but here goes: Firstly, is this a history question? Or politics? ... | ||
| Help | 7/22/2009 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: I am writing a short story about a personal experience...basically how I came to be with the man I ... A: There are probably several ways of moving forward on this one, but one good way is to try describing ... | ||
| information | 7/19/2009 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: i am a university student and nowadays university is closed due to summer vocations. sir i had a ... A: Now that University is out is a good time to rest a bit and let your mind wander. Even if you work ... | ||
| information | 7/19/2009 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: i am a university student and nowadays university is closed due to summer vocations. sir i had a ... A: >>sir i had a wish to do lot of things in these vocations but i become lazy and creativity level ... | ||
| social identity as teacher | 5/7/2009 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: How does your social identity influence your work as a teacher with groups of students who are ... A: How does your social identity influence your work as a teacher with groups of students who are ... | ||
| My writing | 4/21/2009 | Susan Rand |
| Q: as a result my stories that I do writ come out bland and people don't seem to like them that much ... A: I understand your problem. Here are some hints about stories: 1. To be interesting, stories must ... | ||
| Sonnets | 4/20/2009 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: I'm 15 and i like to write sonnets :) This is one that i wrote: (Anti)Sonnet 08 - Beneath Your ... A: Yes, you have potential! :) I like the sonnet -it's ambitious and interesting. I think it perhaps ... | ||
| Poetry | 3/25/2009 | Carolyn Cutter |
| Q: Hey Carolyn, I hope you can answer my question? Well I've always liked writing assignments, did ... A: James, How sweet of you to be so creative with expressing your feelings! I would suggest following ... | ||
| Help asap | 3/24/2009 | Bobbi Carducci |
| Q: PLEASE READ, ANY IDEAS YOU HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED. Hi I'm in Grade 12 and recently I wrote a ... A: We aren't supposed to answer homework questions but in this case I will offer a suggestion or two. ... | ||
| Help Urgent | 3/24/2009 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: PLEASE READ, ANY IDEAS YOU HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED. Hi I'm in Grade 12 and recently I wrote a ... A: One of the best ways to find a job is through your network of friends. Do this through new ... | ||
| English Presenation (ASAP!) | 3/24/2009 | Carolyn Cutter |
| Q: PLEASE READ, ANY IDEAS YOU HAVE WILL BE APPRECIATED. Hi I'm in Grade 12 and recently I wrote a ... A: Have you considered using Power Point to give your presentation to the class. You can make this very ... | ||
| Cheating? | 3/12/2009 | Carolyn Cutter |
| Q: Well I was taking a spelling test the other day and the guy behind me kept saying the answers to me ... A: It means that you are an honest person. I understand that you feel guilty because of the way it ... | ||
| Cheating? | 3/8/2009 | Carolyn Cutter |
| Q: Well I was taking a spelling test the other day and the guy behind me kept saying the answers to me ... A: I think it is commendable that you are so honest. I do not feel that you had any control over this ... | ||
| HELP!!!! my young mind is straining too hard!!! | 2/18/2009 | Susan Rand |
| Q: I'm 15 and trying to write a book. i keep battling back and forth between plots and cnt seem to get ... A: You have run up against the beginning writer's biggest hurdle: being able to tell when your writing ... | ||
| I don't know my style? | 2/6/2009 | Grant Hudson |
| Q: I don't really know what my style of writing is. I just write thoughts and feelings but in an ... A: Actually, the answer's pretty simple. You're a poet. And quite a good one. Your work perhaps ... | ||
| Coming out - poetry ! Girls ! | 2/3/2009 | Carolyn Cutter |
| Q: Hey, my name is greg I'm a junior in high school. What I'm wondering is I have a big notebook that ... A: Let me tell you something... poetry is a beautiful thing. You may be embarrassed now, but you're ... | ||
| Need help in grabbing attention and putting a smile on reader's face | 1/31/2009 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: I'm a technical writer from India with around 6 months experience. Sometimes my boss asks me to ... A: First Forget the thought that you can't equal the quality of others. Draft something, show it to ... | ||
| Poetic Rut | 1/16/2009 | Imani Noelle |
| Q: It seems I've hit a poetic rut. All I've written up until early last year are dark poems. Now I ... A: Well Marie we all get into ruts from time to time as I do as well. If dark poems are your forte than ... | ||
| do you agree or not agree with this article? why or why not? | 12/11/2008 | Milt Waxman |
| Q: French students, parents mock award scheme A proposal by French Education minister to reward ... A: I don't answer homework questions. This article gives both sides of the matter. You should ... | ||
| Aristole’s Poetics like play? | 11/17/2008 | Markus Johnson |
| Q: I was hoping you would be able to help me with this. In my english class I have been ... A: Abby, I cannot tell you who you should choose, seeing as whoever it is that I might pick could be ... | ||
| writting a novel | 11/7/2008 | Laura Interval |
| Q: I am trying to write an action packed, suspenseful novel about two young teenagers in love, but i ... A: Hey Marie If you google "seven plot points" you will come up with a few sites. The idea is just to ... | ||
Increasing Your Creativity
Answers by Expert:
Grant Hudson
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I may be able to help you with just about anything to do with creative writing.
Experience
My name is Grant Hudson and I'm the founder of the Inner Circle Writers' Group.
Essentially, anything to do with writing has always fascinated me and for many years I have either been a writer or taught writing skills as both teacher and private mentor, as well as informally. Whether you are a student seeking help with essays for school, or a writer looking for somewhere safe to review your work, or someone who just wants to know the secrets of the greatest authors through the centuries, I may have something for you.
Organizations
Inner Circle Writers' Group
Education/Credentials
B.A. (Hons.) in English Literature
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