Young female performance poet talking about what makes stories strong. Being open versus cool and closed.
For older students- stimulus for creative writing? From the disturbing image of a drugs-addicted prostitute smoking a cigarette, to a haunting picture of a desperate mother standing alone amidst the devastation of the Japanese Tsunami - the World Press Photo contest offers a vivid reflection of the world we live in.
An exhibition of the winning entries, which went on show at the Southbank Centre in London today showcases the best in photojournalism from across the globe and features startling pictures from the world in 2011.
Parody endings- great stimulus for creative writing
Creative writing- with author interviews eg Tara Winch Swallowing Air; Alsion Lester and Tristan Banks.
Writing a short story involves reading lots of other short stories, developing a character with a conflict and being concise with no room for wasted words. Compose a successful short story, using brevity to an advantage, with tips from a published author and English professor in this free video on writing. Expert: David M. Harris
Writing is easy: All you have to do is start writing, finish writing, and make sure it's good. But here's some vastly more useful wisdom and advice from people who seriously know what the hell they're talking about.
Exquisite animation love story 2 children dream of falling in love and growing old together. Possible prompt for Belonging and for exploring opposite of homelessness?
10 min talk about creativity as a skill not a born talent
Writing about sustainability issues persuasively- lesson plans and resources forn CSIRO and Green Lane.
At Byron Bay Writers Festoval Client: Nambucca Valley Youth Services Centre ran a competition. It was great fun- just write a story in 12 Words or less Avant free postcards. THis shows their community media campaign.
simple. you'll see one word at the top of the following screen.
you have sixty seconds to write about it.
click 'go' and the page will load with the cursor in place.
don't think. just write.