Category: Creative Writing
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Create & Resonate 05: Elizabeth Wardle
Lee and Elizabeth Wardle discussed the importance of teaching students how writing works in different contexts, the impact of AI on writing, and the advancements in AI technology
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Arthur Wembley and the Spreadsheet of Destiny
Perfect for fans of romantic comedies like ‘The Rosie Project’ and ‘Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine’, this novel will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with Arthur and Mai’s unconventional romance. Arthur Wembley’s orderly life is thrown into chaos when he meets Mai, a free-spirited woman who teaches him the beauty of unpredictability.…
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The magnetic storytelling method
Discover why your brilliant business ideas keep dying in meetings. One executive learned the hard way that facts don’t persuade—stories do. Learn the five storytelling techniques that transformed his failed proposal into a success story your career needs right now.
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The power of sentence fragments in modern writing
Sentence fragments, when used strategically, can transform ordinary writing into engaging content that captures attention and maintains reader interest. From emotional emphasis to pacing control, these deliberate breaks in traditional grammar create a modern, approachable tone that resonates with contemporary audiences
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Create & Resonate podcast 03: Steve Davis
In a captivating podcast, Lee Hopkins introduces Steve Davis, an exceptional copywriter and comedian, whose new project involves crafting a character named Murray Bridge. Inspired by outback Australia and traditional country storytelling, Davis uniquely combines his comedic talents with his marketing acumen
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Create & Resonate podcast
Discover Create & Resonate, the ultimate podcast for writers of all genres. Join us weekly for inspiring conversations, practical tips, and author spotlights as we explore creative fiction, memoirs, non-fiction, and beyond. Let’s create stories that resonate with readers everywhere!
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Why most adverbs deserve to die
Learn to strengthen your writing by eliminating weak adverbs and choosing powerful verbs instead. While most -ly words weaken prose, some carefully chosen adverbs can enhance your writing. Master the art of knowing which to kill and which to keep
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Making your words pack a punch
Transform weak writing into powerful prose by eliminating filler words, strengthening verbs, and adding sensory details. Through examples from Adelaide’s noir underbelly, learn how specific language choices and emotional resonance can turn flat drafts into compelling stories that grip readers
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Stephanie McBride Book 4 – Justice
The way this story opens really grabs you by the throat… that scene in Melbourne where everything changes in an instant. It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion, knowing you can’t stop it!
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Three life lessons every writer should learn
Lee Hopkins reflects on three profound lessons he has learnt through his writing journey: embracing discomfort, practising gentle persistence, and finding joy in the creative process. It emphasises the transformative power of writing as a practice of presence and connection
