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No matter where you are on your creative writing journey, we can help you build your knowledge and grow your creativity. Updated weekly, our blog will inspire and support you with tips & tricks and useful resources.
3 Methods To Examine How You Want To Work As A Writer
Many of us dream of working as a writer.
We can picture waking up, drinking coffee, and getting paid for our words. But is this the reality? And what does it really mean to ‘work as a writer’?
5 Books To Inspire You To Keep Going
Getting those words down on paper isn’t always easy.
Sometimes this means we need to take a break. But more often than not, a little dose of inspiration can be just the thing to push us forward. And the best place to find this inspiration? Books, of course. That’s why here at Derbyshire Writing School, we’ve put together a list of five amazing books to inspire you to keep going.
9 Creative Questions To Inspire You To Write About Your Life
Life writing is the act of putting your life on the page.
These can be thoughts, ideas, or stories. It can be your most treasured memories, your happiest of days, or reflections on dark experiences. There is no right or wrong way to write about your life. It’s personal. It’s your story and you get to tell it your way.
5 Tools To Help You Write A Powerful Memoir
Writing a memoir is no easy task, it is a process of uncovering memories and finding your story. This can’t be rushed. Whilst you might know the topic and theme of your memoir you need to explore more about who you are and how you’ve gotten to this point. You need to go on a journey of remembering to ensure you are collating the appropriate elements of the story.