Writing Forward weekly digest

Here is the latest Writing Forward weekly digest for my followers to peruse:

Writing Forward | Weekly Digest Excerpts: 10 Descriptive Writing Practices Descriptive writing is the art of painting a picture with words. In fiction, we describe settings and characters. In poetry, we describe scenes, experiences, and emotions. In creative nonfiction, we describe reality. Classic literature was dense with description whereas modern literature usually keeps description to a minimum. Compare the elaborate descriptions in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord […] Read on » Five Grammar Habits Every Writer Should Adopt Can you imagine a nutritionist who eats exclusively at fast food restaurants? A personal trainer who never exercises? A writer who can’t be bothered with grammar, spelling, and punctuation? In most professions, best practices and tools of the trade are mandatory. If you want to be a doctor, you have to earn a PhD. If […] Read on »     Recent Articles: How to Use Pinterest for Writing Ideas and Inspiration 10 Proofreading and Editing Tips Creative Writing Prompts: Politics and Religion Writing Resources: The Pocket Muse Fiction Writing Exercises: Becoming the Antagonist   Share   Tweet   What's the Story? Building Blocks for Fiction Writing is available from your favorite online bookseller.     Adventures in Writing: The Complete Collection       101 Creative Writing Exercises Copyright © 2017 Bookworms and Wordsmiths, All rights reserved.