The Write Path

A Blog for all things related to writing: creative writing, poetry, short stories, the publishing industry, and song writing. It is my passion and I love to help others find the path to their writing goals.

[frank-j-maduri]

My latest work

https://medium.com/@FMaduri/colony-collapse-disorder-honeybees-pesticides-1d3c1d1b8769#.yr8f73wjs

Please check out this link for my piece on Honeybees and our food supply

[aboriginalnewswire]

Asylum seeker children still in detention despite claims all have been released | Australia news | The Guardian

Asylum seeker children still in detention despite claims all have been released | Australia news | The Guardian

Restrictions on movement have been eased – children no longer require guards to escort them to school – but families remain behind a steel fence. The alarm on the fence has been disabled and a gate opened, but people need permission to stay elsewhere overnight, or have overnight visitors. The family compound of Villawood immigration detention centre is a row of accommodation adjacent to the main…

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[frank-j-maduri]

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to you all

[libraryjournal]

Children's author Beverly Cleary on turning 100: 'I didn't do it on purpose'

More than six decades since her first book came out, celebrated children's author Beverly Cleary is marking a milestone, turning 100 in April. TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager spoke with Cleary about such beloved characters as Ramona Quimby and Ralph S. Mouse, and helped give away some of her e-books. Our sponsor Amazon gave away the Kindles for reading them.

 Growing up in rural Oregon, she herself came to books slowly, and didn’t begin reading until second grade. She found children’s books of the time uninteresting.    “Books in those days, back in the 1920s, had been published in England, and the children had nannies and pony carts and they seemed like a bunch of sissies to me,” she told TODAY.

[frank-j-maduri]

World Poetry Day

Happy World Poetry Day everyone! Keep making inspiring poems!

[story-dj]

Could You Ever Live Without? Five Star Rated Poetry.

“Take it from a non-poetry reader: this book is a gem, destined to become timeless.” Amazon Customer Review.

“Loved the poems, a very great read. Once I started reading it was hard to stop.” Amazon Customer Review.

“This book is beautiful. It’s one of my most cherished possessions.” Amazon Customer Review.

“Not all poetry is worth reading. This is.” Amazon Customer Review.

“A great reflection of the deeper thoughts from this generation.” Amazon Customer Review.

“Beautiful collection of poetry, I’m not an avid poetry reader but this book is absolutely stunning.” Amazon.co.uk Customer Review.

“Everytime I read this book I find new meanings.” Goodreads Review.

Poems from my anthology, Could You Ever Live Without? The full book is out now and available as:

** Amazon.com Paperback - Amazon.com Kindle - Lulu Publishers Paperback - Barnes and Noble - Amazon.co.uk Kindle - Amazon.co.uk Paperback - Amazon.de Paperback - Amazon.de Kindle - Signed Direct From Author - Full List of Availability **

*** FREE TO AMAZON PRIME USERS ON THE KINDLE ***

[frank-j-maduri]

Ethiopia

In the process of drafting a news story on Ethiopia the drought there is horrible. More than 10 million people are starving including 500K children. The crops have been destroyed there and access to clean water is limited. When writing a news story it is crucial that the information is clear and presented in a concise way. This piece will include a call to action as well. Thank you all for your support.

[riverheadbooks]

(via False Physics: People try (and fail) to explain the theory of relativity - YouTube)

In which we put to good use our English and Literature degrees and answer some pretty easy questions on physics.

[tylerknott]

Just wanted to say a quick thank you to those of you who have supported me on @patreon thus far! It means more to me than I can say, and I cannot wait to start sharing some original poems, audio poems, videos, and extras with you over there. Thank you for helping support a creative life. Thank you.

If you want to come join us, head to Patreon.com/TylerKnott #tylerknott

[story-dj]

[lookingforwisdom]

In Medieval Times

The tailor’s wife has nothing to wear. Her husband is busy all day in the back of his shop cutting a surcoat of Damask for the chamberlain’s wife, sewing the hem of a Crinoline gown for the daughter of the yeoman, pressing the pleats of the the chancellor’s Donegal cloak.

The tailor’s wife doesn’t complain. She is busy all day feeling sorry for the for collier’s wife who has nothing to burn, the thatcher’s wife with no roof over her head, and the baker’s children who has nothing to eat.

[frank-j-maduri]

Anniversary

My blog just turned two. Thanks for all your support its much appreciated!

[writing-questions-answered]

aldrea945 asked:

I have a question related to an earlier one made. I have an arguably immortal character who’s been alive for longer than any other and was a part of history no longer remembered. She, by nature of her culture, was a slaver, an abuser, and a torturer of others, though she is horrified now by it. However, since the current culture no longer remembers this and reveres her people, she’s terrified to fall into that trap of forgetting. She’s set to punishing herself in every way possible, whether it be social isolation, using her powers only to benefit others, and denial of various needed resources for long periods. The two times she relaxed and not denied herself all, one of her pupils murdered possibly millions with her training. Most characters, if they find out, disregard this past as being just the past. Do you think they’d be harsher, given such things? I don’t want to be too lenient. (You are awesome, by the way. ^_^ )

The people she knows will likely judge her first on who she is now, the person they know her as being, and second on the fact that she clearly regrets her past, and doesn’t try to candy coat it or deny it. The facts that she makes amends in any way she can will matter to people. So, while I think it’s appropriate for people to be shocked and even a bit unnerved when they find out, I think it’s believable that most would not hold it against her.

[mikefrawley]

Listen

If you listen to the tsunami raging and follow the path of the whirlwind by appearances you’ll have gone far yet may have gotten nowhere in the end Though if you listen to the morning glory among this most warlike race of men you may appear to be standing still while growing in the silence within

[fictionwritingtips]

How to Avoid Stereotypes

When you first start out writing, there can be a tendency to rely on stereotypes and clichés. While clichés aren’t something I actively feel like writers need to avoid, stereotypes can be a bit more dangerous. You should never rely on what you’ve heard about other people to build a character; you should take the time to learn what you need to know.

With that said, here are a few ways to avoid stereotypes in your writing:

Do Your Research

If you have a very basic understanding of something (people, places, etc.), you need to do your research. Even if your experience is limited to what you have gone through personally, you should still do more research. How you experience something isn’t necessarily the same as how someone else experiences something. This is a huge mistake that writers make—research is incredibly important and this step should never be skipped.  Don’t assume you know everything and don’t assume that no one will know the difference.

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone (but don’t ask people to step out of theirs)

There are plenty of people to talk to and there are tons of resources available to you. Speaking with another person about an issue or experience they’ve had will require you to step out of your comfort zone. However, don’t approach people who have not opened up the lines of communication. No one owes you an explanation or is required to share their experiences with you if they don’t feel comfortable. Reach out to people who have offered advice or try people who educate on related topics for a living. Read some interviews, memoirs, books, etc., in order to gain a deeper understanding.

Reverse Them

In addition to everything else I’ve mentioned, stereotypes can make your story feel boring and flat. They’re relied on too much to actually make your story feel original. Think them over and figure out a way you can reverse them and make them stronger ideas. I’m not saying you should utilize stereotypes, but there is a way to flip the narrative on them. Make people think about stereotypes in a different way. Challenge them. Show your readers how ridiculous they can be.

-Kris Noel

[writing-questions-answered]

every time I write I get stuck on describing smiles. it's either 'he smirked' (cue the eye roll) or 'she grinned, she was beaming, he smiled...'

I have a post here that lists some alternatives. :)

[nickmiller]