Creative Media Production Student

Unleashing Your Imagination is Out Now!

Are you an aspiring writer yearning to create captivating stories that leave readers spellbound? Look no further than "Unleashing Your Imagination: A Guide to Crafting Creative Fiction" by Gueniver Warren. This comprehensive guide is your passport to unlocking the secrets of the creative writing process, empowering you to transform your imagination into compelling narratives.

Part 1: Laying the Foundation

Chapter 1: Understanding Creative Fiction

Gain a deep understanding of the role of creative fiction in literature and explore the diverse genres and subgenres within this realm. Discover the profound significance of imagination and learn how it fuels the creative process, making your stories come alive.

Chapter 2: The Elements of Creative Fiction

Dive into the essential elements that make creative fiction resonate with readers. Uncover the secrets of crafting engaging characters, complete with unique traits, motivations, and flaws. Master the art of creating believable dialogue and fostering realistic character relationships. Explore techniques for character development and growth that will keep your readers hooked.

Chapter 3: Nurturing the Writer's Mindset

Writing is not without its challenges, but with the right mindset, you can conquer them all. Overcome common obstacles such as self-doubt, writer's block, and criticism. Embrace the importance of discipline, perseverance, and self-belief, empowering yourself to unleash your full creative potential.

Part 2: Craft and Technique

Chapter 4: Developing Engaging Characters

Your characters are the heart and soul of your story. Learn how to breathe life into them, making them multidimensional and relatable. Craft compelling dialogue and explore the intricate dynamics of character relationships. Discover techniques to ensure that your characters evolve and grow throughout your narrative.

Chapter 5: Constructing Captivating Plots

A captivating plot is the backbone of any great story. Uncover the secrets of narrative structures and plot devices, allowing you to build tension and maintain the perfect pace. Master the art of crafting compelling beginnings, middles, and endings that will keep your readers on the edge of their seats.

Chapter 6: Setting the Stage: Creating Vivid Settings

Transport your readers to immersive worlds with vivid and memorable settings. Explore techniques to bring your environments to life, engaging your readers' senses and creating an unforgettable reading experience.

Part 3: Polishing Your Prose

Chapter 7: Mastering Dialogue and Voice

Craft authentic dialogue that breathes life into your characters. Explore the subtleties of dialogue tags, subtext, and narrative voice, infusing your story with authenticity and depth.

Chapter 8: Show, Don't Tell: Descriptive Writing

Learn the art of descriptive writing to paint vivid pictures in your readers' minds. Master the use of descriptive language to engage their senses, avoiding clichés and discovering fresh ways to depict scenes, characters, and emotions.

Chapter 9: Editing and Revising Your Work

Discover the transformative power of revision and self-editing. Unearth strategies for identifying and rectifying common writing errors, ensuring your prose is polished to perfection. Learn the art of seeking feedback and collaborating with editors to refine your work further.

Additional Reading: Find a list of all the fiction books mentioned throughout the guide, providing you with a wealth of inspiration for further reading. Expand your literary horizons and dive deeper into the world of creative fiction. For those hungry for more knowledge and inspiration, explore the recommended additional reading

Hey, I don’t ever do this, but I’m in quite a pickle.

I start university this month on the 23rd of September 2019. 

For university, I chose the catered accommodation, because I was told that they allocate money for each day, including weekends, for each meal. I thought this was fine to do because I wouldn’t need to buy food.

However, the university has only just informed me that this is not the case, even though stating otherwise before. Meaning that I spent my matience loan on something that won’t even feed me fully. 

I have tried to do as much budgeting as possible with the little bit of matience loan I have left, but what I have left will barley cover books or essential items I might need while studying, let alone groceries for weekend meals and lunches either. 

I will be getting a job as quick as I can, but with the only just revelation, I haven’t had a job all summer saving up for it, because I was under the assumption I could focus on my studies because my meals and room were paid for. But even from now, I wouldn’t get paid for at least (minimum if I can find one straight away which is very improbable) a month after I started.)

If people would like something in return, i can try my best to do some stuff if requested: -Art Commissions (Simple though and non NSFW, animals etc as im really not that good) -Writing Commissions (no NSFW stuff) -Video Editing (Non NSFW, game play etc is fine. I study this so It will be decentish quality) -Builds in Minecraft or the Sims 4?

My asks are open for requests etc <3

I can’t really do art commissions, but if anyone wants any writing commissions or some shitty art, I’ll happily do it in return!! Or some video editing as I study it!

I would really appreciate it if people could help me out, even just a little. I just need enough to buy groceries for the month at least.  Any donations are greatly appreciated!!!

if you cant donate, please consider reblogging!!! <3

Packing lists

Sam’s ultimate failproof guide to packing by @staticsandstationery

Things people don’t realise they need at college by @lazuli-studies

Campus stuff 101 by @polcry

Before college

How to prepare for school year during your senior year of high school by @kimtented

Back to school tips by @hufflepuffwannabe

College tours: what to expect & what to ask by @howtogrowthefuckup

What I wish I’d learned known before university by @optomstudies

Actual good first-time college student advice by @lampurple

General

5 things I’ve learned since I started college by @studyburst

First day of class by @honeststudying

University orientation by @psytudying

Things I’d wish I’d known in my first year of university by @succulentstudy

Uni tips-first year by @holleberrystudies

Why I nearly failed my first year of college/university-and what to do instead by @fromquantumfluctuations

What I wish someone told me going into my freshmen year of college by @tiny-personal-university-thing

Things I learned my freshman year of college by @yourtenderlight

Psa for college freshman by @dynamic-study

What I learned from university by @biopsychs

Uni hacks by @b-uwu-ng

How to win at college by @doinbetter

How to prepare for college by @httpsstudy

Community college by @universi-tea

How to make the most of your college campus visit by @studywithanu

Guides

An honest guide to college

The overachiever’s guide to college by @idlestudy

The honest guide on preparing for college by @myberkeleyadventure

Tips

More tips for incoming college freshmen by @naomireads

Useful college tips by @b0nie-studies

College tips that don’t suck by @legallychic

Tips for success in college by @studyelement

Tips for surviving college by @annafreuds

Random college tips by @determinationandcaffeine

University tips by @studyingbrains

University tips by @creative-studying

Essays

How to write college essays by @caesarstudies

Genericappblrurl college essay masterpost by @genericappblrurl

Lectures

How to take notes in college

Surviving university pt 3: lectures by @orangeblossomstudies

Adapting to uni studying

College advice part 1 what to do when you miss class by @evergrace

Exams

6 things I learned from studying for exams in college by @letsget-downtobusiness

The new SAT everything you need to know by @isabel-studies

Interviews/Applications

How to be good at interviews by @marias-studyblr

15 questions to know for college interviews by @solustudies

College interviews by @cyberstudies

College advice part 2 how to approach a competitive university

Financial aid process for students in need by @jennysjournals

College comparison and application checklists by @science-is-golden

Smol college apps tips by @365text

Eintsein’s guide to college application by @eintsein

Textbooks

College advice part 5 buying textbooks

College textbook lifehacks by @ohcamada

Sites where you can get free textbooks by @thearialligraphyproject

Save money on textbooks by @academla

How I only spent $34 to purchase $1000+ worth of school supplies for college by @drinktea-studymore

Safety

Personal safety on campus

Selfcare

Morning habits worth starting by @night-studying

Maximise your sleeping time

Credits to flaticon for the graduation hat icon!

To see my other masterposts

Post regularly!

Date your posts so people can easily how active you’ve been recently, thus they’ll be more likely to follow you

Tag other studyblrs with your posts (if they say to in their bio)

Use popular hashtags such as studyblr, studyspo, study inspiration, motivation

Use different filters and angles until you find a set-up you really like

Make your pictures as high quality as possible, preferably using natural lighting

Reblog other people’s posts and interact with others

Be personable and give details about how school is going, but at the same time don’t write an essay about how your day went!

Don’t spend time and money on study materials - invest your time into studying instead! Show your messy handwriting, poor lighting, your real life!

These are the most basic ones I can think of! If you do these consistently and your posts are high quality and motivating, people will follow you and interact with you! However, remember that starting a studyblr shouldn’t be done with the intention of gaining followers - it should be due to a passion to learn and succeed at school, whilst motivating others and being part of a community!