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How to Create Dynamic Fictional Characters

By ErinT

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Characters form the backbone of any fictional story. You may have a killer plot, but the best plot in the world can't make up for weak characterization or poor character development. Your characters are the vehicles through which your plot will ... more »

How to Create Great Topics for Television Talk Shows

By Tomiko Cary

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There is no one formula to creating great topics for television talk shows. There are however, five steps that will help you maximize your creative genius before pitching ideas... more »

How to Create Intaglio Printmaking

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Intaglio printing is the method of creating images by scoring lines into a plate, and then transferring the image to paper. This method of printing includes etching, engraving, drypoint, aquatint, stipple, mezzotint and lithography. Some of these ... more »

How to Create Page Protectors For Art Journals

By Jenn Hollowell

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Mixed media artists who use art journals frequently for personal use, experimenting or other projects know the struggles associated with working with wet media on pages. This is a basic idea covering how to protect the pages on either side of ... more »

How to Create Post-Production Schedule for Independent Films

By msmarymac

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Your post-production schedule is going to be entirely based on your own circumstances, your budget, and whether or not you are working on it full or part time. Assuming you are working digitally, here are a few pointers on creating your ... more »

How to Create Voices and Sound Effects for a Stop Motion Movie

By alanmd23

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After a Stop-Motion movie has been taped and put together, it is time to add the voices and sound effects. Voices and sound effects are important because they help your little claymation world come alive and voices breathe life into the ... more »

How to Create Your Desert Island Book List

By bookmom

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If you were stranded on a desert island for months (or years, think Tom Hanks in Castaway) and you could have any 10 books with you...and ONLY those books, which ones would it be? For those who read, this is a quest that can take your whole ... more »

How to Create Your Own Reading List

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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So little time, so much to read. Making a list of books to read for pleasure is a lifelong process... more »

How to Critique a Photograph

By eisfordanger

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Photographs are a product of a series of choices that a photographer makes in order to produce a specific version of reality. While pictures have the ability to capture what is "real" they also have the ability to change the way people ... more »

How to Critique a Poem

By mlstevens

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When you know the basics, critiquing a poem is actually easier to do then most people think. In this 'How To' we'll be using one of my poems to practice on. Follow the steps and then let me know how it went by submitting a comment. For more ... more »

How to Critique Acting

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Critiquing any art form is essential to understanding the art itself, and it helps in forming your opinions... more »

How to Critique Creative Writing

By Cassandra Harris

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Critiquing another writer's work can be daunting the first few times, but following these simple guidelines will help you write a thorough, helpful review, and can help you avoid common pitfalls in your own writing... more »

How to cry on cue in a play

By morgana46

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Have you ever had to cry on stage for an audition or play? Here's how to reproduce real tears on cue... more »

How to Damage or Destroy a Diamond

By cclough

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Diamond are extremely hard, but as with many hard objects, can break upon a strong impact. The question is, why would you want to do this?!.. more »

How to Dance Like Omarion

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Omarion has become a staple in clubs and at parties because of his catchy songs and smooth style. His dance style is reminiscent of artists like Michael Jackson and Usher, but he has developed a style all his own that can be learned and ... more »

How to Dance Matrix Style

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you're looking for a dance style that will really draw attention at a party, then learning to dance matrix style is right up your alley. Your friends won't see it coming and will be in awe as you have a mock fight with your partner in the ... more »

How to Dance to Fergalicious

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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American pop star Fergie is known for her sexy, sultry dance moves and top-selling songs, and Fergalicious has become one of the most popular videos to date. If you want to learn how to dance to Fergalicious, here's how to wiggle and jiggle like ... more »

How to Deal With a Heckler at a Comedy Show

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Performing a comedy show is hard enough without someone in the audience shouting out comments. It is important to deal with a heckler in a way that keeps the negative focus on him or her and also gets you a few laughs... more »

How to Deal With Hannah Montana Mania

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Disney pop star Hannah Montana has become phenomenally popular with kids up to age 15. Hannah Montana CDs and DVDs are selling like hotcakes, and Hannah Montana can be seen on everything from lunch boxes to iPods. If you have a Hannah fan in your ... more »

How to Decide on a Tattoo

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you want to get a tattoo, choosing one that is meaningful and attractive can be a hard decision. There may be many options that you find desirable, but remember, tattoos are permanent. Make sure you truly want to ink up your skin before you go ... more »

How to Decide Whether to Rent or Buy a Movie

By ChantelAlise

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Movies today are so inexpensive that it may seem smarter to buy them outright than to spend about half the price just to rent them. However, those seemingly great purchases can suddenly become more trouble than they are worth when you are forced ... more »

How to Defeat Superman

By stevedimatteo

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Let's say you are about to go head-to-head with Superman, The Man of Steel. The odds are not in your favor and the outcome certainly looks bleak. However, there are a few things you can do to actually defeat him... more »

How to defeat writers block!

By Ken M.

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Writers block is a common "disease" among the human population. It plagues us from when we start writing, when we go to school, and sometimes when we are at work. Unless your natural at writing, it is eventually going to happen one way ... more »

How to Determine Gear Order on Pedal Boards

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Although the order in which you place the gear on your guitar pedalboard has a lot to do with personal preference, there are a few guidelines that you can follow so that your pedals work together to deliver the best tone possible. Use the ... more »

How to Determine Hollywood Crap in Movies - Part One

By Elvis De Leon

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Fed up with how fake Hollywood can be? Well, I am not here to ease your frustration. However, I will detail some of the most commonly-used nonsense and exaggerations in movies. Gotta love 'em... more »