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The Picture Map

The Picture Map

Writing Exercise: Turning the Story Map Into a Picture Map   Because of my concern that the structure chart and story map would be misinterpreted as a linear development process, I used my artistic skills (not) to create a picture map. The picture map overlays the structure chart and uses the ideas from the story map to create images. The picture map can be created to look like a scene or it can be a conglomeration of pictures … Read entire article »

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The 7 Stage Process

The 7 Stage Process

Developing the 7 Stages   The 7-Stage process systematically develops a story one level at a time, every stage building on the last. Each stage focuses on an area of development that works through key obstacles to create a strong story. Charting the essential elements of storytelling with your ideas across a story map lays the foundation for your story. Progressing systematically through each stage helps you develop your story with the least number of revisions. The 7 … Read entire article »

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Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing

To read the full excerpt on Foreshadowing posted by Writer’s Digest online, go to: http://writersdigest.com/article/writers-compass-excerpt/ … Read entire article »

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Writer’s Digest Posts About The Writer’s Compass

Writer’s Digest Posts About The Writer’s Compass

To read more of the following excerpt go to: http://writersdigest.com/article/writers-compass/ … Read entire article »

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Becoming A Writer

Becoming A Writer

  Becoming A Writer The biggest difference between published writers and wannabe writers is that published writers write, and wannabe writers only dream about writing. If you want to be a writer, you have to commit to writing. It’s that simple. You don’t need a degree. You don’t need to be hired to write. You don’t need to have a career in writing. You don’t need anyone to say, “You have met the requirements, you are … Read entire article »

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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Introduction to The Writer’s Compass

Introduction to The Writer’s Compass

What Will The Writer’s Compass Teach Me? The Writer’s Compass There are three approaches to The Writer’s Compass for writers: Reading through the book will teach both beginning and experienced writers new information Answering some of the questions and/or exercises will give writers new skills Digging in and doing the majority of the work suggested in the book will take your writing to a new level   As writers, we often look for answers to: How do … Read entire article »

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