What I Learned at the War College: Writing to... what?
In this third installment of the “What I learned at the War College” series, I’ll be sharing an adaptation of a framework taught at the...
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What I Learned at the War College: Tips to Improve your Writing
I recently completed the Basic Strategic Art Program (BSAP) at the Army War College . This is a qualification course for Strategists, but also the best writing course I’ve taken in the Army. I’ve pulled some of the lessons, strategies and processes discussed and am posting them as a series titled, What I learned at the War College . In this second installment we'll discuss some Quick Tips to Improve your Writing . Again, thanks to Dr. J.P. Clark for the extra time he puts
Sep 82 min read
What I Learned at the War College: Writing Process
I recently completed the Basic Strategic Art Program (BSAP) at the Army War College . This is a qualification course for Strategists, but also the best writing course I’ve taken in the Army. I’ve pulled some of the lessons, strategies, and processes discussed and am posting them as a series titled, What I Learned at the War College . First, we’ll start with the Writing Process: Best Practices . Good Writing is driven by interest and passion, but refined through process and d
Aug 243 min read
Being Ruthless: End-Stage Cutting
In the final stages of your writing project, especially when writing short pieces such as columns, college applications, or resumes,...
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Story Structure: The Hero’s Journey
The hero’s journey is a common story structure popularized by Joseph Campbell in his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. He used this...
Dec 6, 20243 min read
Story Structures: Three-Act Structure
Story structures are like outlines for fiction. There is no perfect way to tell a story, but several patterns and themes have emerged and...
Nov 26, 20243 min read
"But where do I start?" - A Simple, Proven Brainstorming Technique
Many thanks to Useful Fiction LLC for allowing me to share this brainstorming methodology that helps frame a story without getting bogged...
Dec 23, 20232 min read