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Gift Guide for the Writer in your Life

Gift Guide for the Writer in your Life

What? It’s not the holidays yet? It’s never too early to start shopping for gifts for the writer (or writers, if you’re lucky!) in your life, and I’ve put together this list of gifts writers really want – not just

emilyvanderark November 7, 2018June 24, 2018 hodgepodge, writerly Read more

Why Supporting Other Writers is Key

Why Supporting Other Writers is Key

This is a collaboration with Christy Shuler. Be sure to see Emily’s video, “9 Ways to Support Other Writers” over on Christy’s channel: https://youtu.be/GItSzR-uxnY Hi, I’m Christy. Thank you so much for watching and thanks again to Emily for hosting

emilyvanderark October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

How NOT to Format Your Manuscript

How NOT to Format Your Manuscript

Word processors are amazing pieces of software that let us do so many things! You can customize almost any aspect of your document – but should you? Here are some things you SHOULDN’T do when formatting your manuscript. Thanks for

emilyvanderark September 26, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

Linear VS Non-linear Structure

Linear VS Non-linear Structure

Have you ever heard the terms linear and non-linear and wondered what in the world they have to do with writing? This video is for you! The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern Interview with Erin The Prestige Thanks for watching

emilyvanderark September 19, 2018September 20, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

Should My Characters Curse?

Should My Characters Curse?

What is your opinion on cursing in books? Do you use it in your own writing? In today’s video, I share my thoughts on this interesting subject. Thanks for watching ibelonginabook! I’m Emily, and I am a writer with a

emilyvanderark September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

Writing Exercises to Use Again and Again

Writing Exercises to Use Again and Again

Guess That Color: This is is a fun, easy exercise to do with a group of student or writers. Go to the website randomcolour.com. The page will fill with a color, and your group designates an amount of time –

emilyvanderark September 12, 2018September 20, 2018 writerly Read more

Why I Went to an MFA Program

Why I Went to an MFA Program

Have you ever thought about getting an education in writing? If a masters degree in creative writing is something you have never heard of, or something that you might be interested in pursuing in the future, then today’s video is

emilyvanderark September 5, 2018July 26, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

The Care and Keeping of Ideas

The Care and Keeping of Ideas

I have heard of a species of writer that keeps only one idea in mind at a time. They live and breathe this one idea, allowing it to consume their minds and all of their spare time. But what does

emilyvanderark September 5, 2018June 24, 2018 writerly Read more

Including Other Interests in Your Writing

Including Other Interests in Your Writing

  What other interests do you have besides writing? Have you ever wondered how you could include them in your writing process? Let’s discuss! My blog post on learning about writing from other disciplines. Thanks for watching ibelonginabook! I’m Emily,

emilyvanderark August 22, 2018July 26, 2018 videos, writerly Read more

The Magna Carta Exercise

The Magna Carta Exercise

In his book No Plot? No Problem! Chris Baty describes this exercise as the Magna Carta list. I call it books that make my heart hurt, and it’s a great way to determine which story elements from your favorite book

emilyvanderark August 15, 2018July 26, 2018 videos, writerly Read more
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