How to Add Creativity to Your Monologue
The purpose of a monologue is to display your writing talents, or perhaps performance talent if the piece is intended for live performance. Monologues can be used in portfolios, auditions, and can even be published as a collection. Here are some steps to ensuring a creative monologue.
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How to Add Creativity to Your Monologue
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First, decide the premise for your monologue. Is this monologue going to be serious, humorous, absurd, etc.? Once you have established a premise decide the mood of the monologue. For example, if your monologue is tragic it may be a good idea to create a somber and macabre mood while writing the piece. If your monologue is comical it may be a good idea to create a happy and joyous mood. Use proper wording and imagery.
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Carefully compose your monologue. Think of your monologue as a short story. Begin with the introduction. Answer the following questions:Who are you?What are you doing?What is your mood?What is your goal?The reader should know the entire premise of the situation of the monologue within the first paragraph, the first minute if the monologue is being performed.
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After the base monologue is written, add content to truly personalize it. This could range from jokes to political discourse to social commentary. Basically, add something personal to the monologue. This gives you an opportunity to speak directly from your voice while still staying true to the subject matter of the monologue.
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Once finished, revise and edit your manuscript. Proof-read each line and make sure that not only is punctuation and spelling correct, but that your monologue flows in a rhythm that makes it appealing for the reader or listener.
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Tips & Warnings
If performing, project your voice and have confidence.
Also, have fun!
