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23 Horror Writing Prompts 2021 Edition
Let’s face it – writers get stuck. Some get stuck a lot. Others not so much. Still, it happens, and when it does, we deal with the situation in our own ways. I dare say, though, that writing prompts are one of the best tools to get unstuck.
Today, how about some horror writing prompts? After all, the spooky season is right around the corner (a quick visit to Walmart attests to that).
One thing I guarantee: they will bring out your dark side.
Whether you are a horror writer or you just want to flex your creative juices, these horror writing prompts ought to send chills down your spine – which may or may not be a good thing.
Win a Free Career Coaching Bundle ($164) & a 3-Month Flexjobs Membership
Giveaway alert, FWJ people! We’re spreading quite a bit of love this month. Whether you are looking for new jobs or you want to plan out your career, this giveaway is for you. We’re giving away a free career coaching bundle worth $164 AND a Flexjobs membership for three months. [Read more…]
We’re Giving Away TWO Flexjobs Premium Annual Memberships
Giveaway alert! We have been sharing Flexjobs and its services for a while now, and if you have been wanting to give it a try but budget constraints have made that impossible, here is the perfect opportunity. We’re giving away two Flexjobs premium annual memberships. [Read more…]
The Reading Habits of Different Generations
Let’s have a bit of trivia fun today with this infographic on the reading habits of different generations. Whichever generation you identify with – Millennials, Gen Z, etc. – you will find something interesting insights on how and what your peers read. [Read more…]
Top 16 Science Fiction Books of All Time
Need an escape from reality? There’s nothing better than diving straight into a science fiction book.
Science fiction may be a fun read, but it’s so much more than that. It challenges our world view and expands our reality. It also teaches us a thing or two about appreciating the here and now, without technology taking over.
But there are so many different science fiction books, and it can be overwhelming trying to choose which ones to read.
Thankfully, to help celebrate National Science Fiction Day on January 2, Global English Editing has chosen the top 16 science fiction books of all time.
Bonus—so many of these also have movies you can watch after reading!
The list starts out with Dune, a book that follows a family on another planet that has a life-preserving spice that everyone wants.
Then, the list ends with The Martian, a book about an astronaut stranded on Mars. It was made into a major motion picture, and both the book and movie are phenomenal.
With other great books, like Frankenstein and A Wrinkle in Time, you will have amazing books to choose from no matter what science fiction you like best.
Aliens, monsters, and time travel, you can’t go wrong with this list.
Check out the infographic below.
Use These 19 New Words In 2020 to Change Up Your Writing
A great vocabulary should be in every writer’s toolbox.
Using new words can turn dull, listless writing into something far more readable.
But there are a whopping 171,476 words in the English language and new words are being added to the dictionary every year. [Read more…]
A Map of Forbidden Books in 2019
Despite earning international acclaim for his tale, The Alchemist, Paula Coehlo’s literary success remains forbidden in Iran. As the below map shows, this is just one of the many books that are currently banned by governments around the world.
From children’s stories to tales of exploration and self-revelation, well-known books remain restricted in many countries in 2019. [Read more…]
Literary Legends and Their Iconic Road Trips Across America
John Steinbeck wrote, “Every American hungers to move.”
In his book, Travels With Charley, Steinbeck further theorizes that Americans descended from those who moved: those who left Europe, those who were forced to leave Africa, and those who came in search of a better life — thus, doesn’t it make sense that we have this insatiable thirst for travel? [Read more…]
Screenwriters, Watch These Movies Based on True Stories and Learn
Writing an amazing screenplay about fictional events can be challenging. By basing your screenplay on a true story, you can use the basic structure of true events as a framework to hold the rest of your narrative. It can also be a lucrative way to convert existing non-fiction writing into potentially valuable Hollywood property. Watching movies based on true stories is a good way to hone your screenwriting skills.
Watch these movies to become a better screenwriter. Click To TweetHere are some of the best true story movies that can serve as inspiration for your screenplay in the making. [Read more…]
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