The Writing School

First lines hold worlds within them—fractured, raw, or dazzling with precision. Think of these: 📖 ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ – Dickens captures the contradiction of existence in a single breath. 📖 ‘You better not never tell nobody but God.’ – Alice Walker’s line reverberates with secrecy and survival. 📖 ‘Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.’ – Tolstoy turns domesticity into a universal paradox. 📖 ‘The story so far: in the beginning, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.’ – Douglas Adams, cheeky and cosmic all at once. 📖 ‘Mother died today. Or maybe, yesterday; I can't be sure.’ – Camus paints alienation with surgical detachment. 📖 ‘It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.’ – Orwell plunges us into a world unnervingly unfamiliar, yet too close to home. 📖 ‘They shoot the white girl first.’ – Toni Morrison grips us with audacity and compels us to read on. Great first lines are promises—they hook, haunt, and hold us. Which one lingers with you most? Drop your favorite first line below. #writing #reading #literature #books #writersofinstagram #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #booklovers #quotes #amwriting #creativewriting #writerslife #storytelling #classicliterature #novels #fiction #bookquotes #authorsofinstagram #inspiration #bibliophile

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Writing good feedback is a skill in critical thinking, for it reflects us to engage with the text in enormous detail. Mention a person whose feedback always helps you grow. #feedback #criticalthinking #growthmindset #writingcommunity #learningtogether #constructivefeedback #skillbuilding #writingtips #writingjourney #helpfulfeedback #creativegrowth #writerslife #writingtips #feedbackmatters #critiquegroup #writinggrowth #creativewriting #writerssupportingwriters #writingjourney #editingtips #writingprocess #improvewriting #learnwriting

Introducing the Advanced Tier of The Writing School course ‘Writing with Impact’—designed for those ready to go ALL IN on their writing journey. 🚀 🎓 What’s inside? - 19 lessons to master the art of writing—from beginner basics to pro-level skills. - 6 community sessions with YKA alumni to brainstorm, collaborate, and learn together. - 21-day accountability program to turn writing into a habit. - Daily prompts to spark creativity and push boundaries. - Personalised feedback on your stories to refine your craft. - 4 exclusive and expert-led workshops on AI, SEO, audience building and more - Weekly quizzes to keep you sharp and on track. - Internship opportunities to gain real-world experience. - Comprehensive certification to showcase your achievements. The first batch starts this December, and seats are LIMITED! [writing course, storytelling, content creation, professional writing, SEO, audience building, creativity] #writingcourse #storytelling #contentcreation #professionalwriting #SEOtips #audiencebuilding #creativewriting #writingcommunity #learningjourney #impactfulwriting #writinghabits #onlineworkshops #writingtips #realworldexperience #certification #thewritingschool #writingcoursesonline #writingforlife #careerdevelopment #careeradvice

Excerpts from 'The Forest for the Trees' by Betsy Lerner.