theunbreakable88 asked:


I love to write. I mean, I really love to write. It’s probably the only passion I have stronger than love. But I need to know what college to go to.

What college should I go to for Creative Writing?

YouPublish asked:

James Skinner, YouPublish senior advisor and bestselling author, gives tips and advice on writing books and the creative writing process

The most creative writers inspire generations of people and their work lives on for centuries. Now you don’t have to sit and wait for that magic idea to appear. Here are 9 creative writing tips and hints.

Tip 1: Write Poorly

Only read what you have written, after you’re finished writing the text. Allow yourself to write horribly. If keep holding yourself back and are correcting yourself all the time, you’re probably also holding back on your most creative ideas.

Tip 2: Listen To Your Mother

Eat a balanced diet with lots of healthy foods, make sure you get enough sleep, and exercise. If you’re in top condition, your brain functions in optimal condition as well, which means that you’re more likely to get brilliant creative ideas.

Tip 3: Don’t Be Afraid Of The Truth

I recommend getting lots of feedback, because if you don’t, you probably don’t have a single clue how you’re doing. In my personal experience, getting feedback often leads me to great new ideas.

Tip 4: Break The Law

Yes, just forget about the laws. Be free. Don’t try to be seen as politically correct. Go against the opinions of the masses on purpose. For example, if you write about a con artist, avoid the cliché and portray him as the good guy, as a hero.

Tip 5: Go Back To School

If you’re looking for creative ideas, try some fun writing exercises. They will help you explore other writing styles and lead you to completely new ideas.

link: over 300 writing prompts and exercises

Tip 6: Lay Down Your Pen

Sometimes it’s best to take a break. The best and most creative writers also do a lot of research before they write down a single word. Doing research actually enhances your creative abilities, because it gives you more pieces to work with.

Tip 7: Laugh

If you’re not having fun writing, then your readers probably won’t be amused as well when they try to struggle through your writing.

Tip 8: Get A Life

Leading an exciting life with lots of different things happening gives you an infinite amount of subjects to write on. It also makes your life more fun. Try doing some things you normally would never do. Traveling a lot also helps to generate creative ideas.

Tip 9: Choose a bad subject

Choose the most lame topic you can imagine, a topic you have no interest in whatsoever. The challenge is to find out how to make it interesting.

Good luck with the writing!



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SiLeNce the AffLictioN asked:


I want to transfer to a college that focuses on English and have a good Creative Writing program. I want to major in creative writing but don’t know what college to transfer to.

luckygirl1791 asked:


Every college says they have a great writing program, blah blah. I want to know which colleges are actually known to have a good writing program, majors in creative writing or English and so on.

declaration asked:


I’m curious how creative writing instructors at colleges and universities handle students who write about really disturbing things and who seem potentially dangerous to themselves and others? Are instructors privy to students’ mental health records? Do they let such students get away with violent or disturbing writing in an effort NOT to stir too much trouble? Do you become proactive in trying to help these students? Do you undergo training to deal with problem students? As a creative writing student at a university, I often see disturbing stuff brought into workshops. I’m wondering what the profs think of all this. Thanks to any answers!