Writing & Publishing Tips: Video Series

To write a Broadway script, get together with a composer, think of an idea that appeals to a large audience, and make sure the script is marketable for Broadway theaters, producers and actors. Include glitz, glam and comedy in a Broadway play with advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing scripts.

Getting a play published is really more about finding someone to produce the play to a wide audience. Once a play has been produced and become popular, it will be much easier and more effective to get the play published. Consider self-publishing a play with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing plays.

Write a manga script by paying attention to the way the language sounds, exploring the characters within the dialogue and making the words come alive in conjunction with the pictures of the comic. Avoid writing too much dialogue for a manga or anime script with tips from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing manga.

To make a table of contents in AP style, put the contents heading in the middle of the top of the page, list the pages before the start of the book in Roman numerals, and keep all chapters left justified. Format a table of contents according to the AP style guide with help from a writer and instructor in this free video on AP style.

A technical writer is any writer who takes technical jargon and puts it into an accessible format for the common person. Technical writers often create manuals and instruction books. Find out how technical writers make reading instructions easier with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on technical writing.

A hero chart is used in creative writing as a character sheet in order to list all of the personal traits, physical characteristics and background information on a fictional character. Include a section in a hero chart for the journey of the character within the story or novel with tips from a writer and instructor in this free video on creative writing.

Writing a book synopsis requires reading the book thoroughly several times, making notes about the characters and major plot points, enticing the reader with interesting facts, and describing the major actions of the plot of the book. In a book synopsis, include information on what makes the book more interesting than another book with help from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing a synopsis for a book.

The parts of a novel can include a preface, the chapters and chapter headings, small summaries about each chapter, and an epilogue. Consider including all or none of the extra elements when writing a novel with insight from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing a novel.

Become an English professor by getting an undergraduate degree in English, reading as much as possible and completing a master's degree and doctorate program in an English specialty. Consider minoring in education during undergraduate college with advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on English.

Find a literary agent by researching different agents through the Internet, looking for an agent that represents similar writers, writing a color letter about your background and submitting the letter to a variety of literary agents. Wait several weeks before following up with a literary agent using advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on literary agents.

Write a family biography by making a family tree, figuring out what relative to start the story with, interviewing several family members and collecting pictures and stories about the family. Give each relative equal weight when writing a family biography with tips from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing a family biography.

To write a telemarketing script, introduce yourself first, ask for the correct person, relate the product being sold to the person's life, maintain a level of optimism, and be sure to have a backup offer. Try to offer the customer a prize or reward that they cannot refuse with advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing.

An apostille is a water mark or certified stamp that makes important documents certified and legal. Find apostille marks on marriage licenses, birth certificates and divorce papers with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on apostilles.

A publisher goes through many manuscripts everyday in an effort to pick out the most marketable books, stories and articles that can be published. Make a manuscript stand out to a publisher with help from a writer and instructor in this free video on publishing.

Symbolism is the implied or interpreted being of an object or ritual found in writing, art and customs. Learn how different countries and societies have different symbolism with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on symbolism.

Become a book reviewer by having a great love for books, reading as many books as possible, staying up-to-date on current trends in books and keeping a journal of notes on every book that is read. Build up a portfolio of book reviews by reviewing books online with advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on book reviews.

To write haiku poems, reflect on a moment in time or an image in nature, put yourself in a calm state, and write three lines that have five syllables, then seven syllables and then five syllables. Check out haiku poems on the Internet to get inspiration with advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing haikus.

Feminist criticism is literary criticism that deals exclusively with female characters, women's issues and how the female roles in a story, novel or play affect the plot and other characters. Concentrate on how women are presented in a story when writing feminist criticism with help from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing criticism.

Write a feature story by researching the topic to support your opinions and expertise, thinking about the visual aspects of the story and picking a catchy headline for the story. Interview the necessary people and leave plenty of time for revision when writing a feature story with tips from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing feature stories.

Facilitate a book club by getting friends together, thinking of a name for the book club, choosing the first book, making fliers about the book club meeting and finding a place to host the meetings. Make sure there are refreshments at a book club meeting with tips from a writer and instructor in this free video on book clubs.

Copyright a poem by printing out the poem, putting it an envelop with the date on it and mailing it back to yourself. Do not open the envelop unless there is a dispute about the writer. Consider putting a copyright symbol after a poem to try and deter other people from stealing poetry with tips from a writer and instructor in this free video on copyrights.

The rules for writing a haiku poem state that the first line must be five syllables, the second line must be seven syllables and the last line must be five syllables. Learn about exceptions to the rules for writing haikus with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing haiku poetry.

Writing a haiku trio requires writing three haiku poems with the five-seven-five syllable structure and putting them together because of complementing themes. Consider allowing haiku poems to stand on their own with advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing haiku poetry.

Publish student writing by giving the students a writing assignment, revising the work, checking for grammatical errors and finding a Web site that allows self-publishing. Make sure the students are comfortable with publishing their writing by considering advice from a writer and instructor in this free video on publishing.

To enter a child's writing in a creative writing contest, encourage the child as much as possible, make sure the writing has been revised and edited, and meet all the deadlines for the contest. Complete the registration and submission requirements for a children's creative writing contest with information from a writer and instructor in this free video on writing contests.