Tag: writing-tips
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The Bard is back: more Shakespeare creations
Last time we did one of these, we covered Shakespearean phrases and words that still do the rounds even in modern times. In this edition, we have much of the same – words that are attributed to William Shakespeare or used in his writing, as well as their meaning at the time and whether or…
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Getting more from your reading
The title is a little tongue-in-cheek, but if you are an avid reader, you may be looking for more ways to enjoy reading aside from the obvious. Prolonging the reading experience – or snatching little reminders of that amazing adventure story you stayed up late reading – is sure to bring even more joy into…
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Strange writing habits
In a previous Impish Fen article, we covered regular writing habits of successful wordsmiths who have been able to use various methods in order to get words written. However, as was very clearly stated within said article (in order to avoid any sort of legal action) every writer is unique and will also have their…
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Writing memoirs
Memoirs, narratives written that are more specific than autobiographies, often focus on a particular time or place that holds meaning for the author. They can be used as snapshots into a time, often viewed with the benefit of hindsight or a rosy tint – it is the author’s emotions and perspectives that influence the text. …
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Get more words written: habits and tips for productivity
Well, the long awaited third installment of the ‘get more words written‘ gang lies before you, eager to do as its brethren have done and provide an account of writing advice deciphered in order to be of more use to the modern writer. Just like the last iteration of this series, every single person is…
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Fictional creatures in literature: dragons
Dragons, a longstanding ferocious creature dominating the pages of many literary greats, have had an interesting and storied past (get it?) in their presence within stories, books and poems. In other forms of media, there are some common themes but a variety of different ways in which they act, look, breathe flame – and so…
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