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Basic writing skills are key to success in school as well as the business world. Learn several writing techniques with tips from a writing instructor in this free video series on writing.
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Help young children begin to write by encouraging their writing and responding to it the way that is intended by them. Encourage a child to write with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Write a cinquain by forming a five line stanza that is specifically defined by what each line contains. Learn to write a cinquain with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
A quatrain is a four lined poem that doesn't have a specific format and is not bound by a rhyme scheme or syllable length. Write a quatrain with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When writing a case study, be sure to use a title that will draw the reader in and explain what the case is about. Write a case study with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When writing a newspaper article, gather facts and get quotes from direct sources to strengthen the credibility of the story. Write a newspaper article with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When writing a radio ad, think about using background music and sound effects to engage the listeners attention. Write a radio ad with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
To write a no trespassing letter, research the State's statute regard trespassing to warn violators of the potential repercussions. Write a no trespassing letter with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When writing a memoir, use a journal to keep notes on important events and consider free writing to begin the process. Write a memoir with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Abbreviate properly by using standard abbreviations and following the MLA style guide. Learn more about abbreviations with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Make a dinosaur diorama by decorating a shoe box with magazine pictures, dirt and rocks to create the landscape. Create a dinosaur diorama with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Guess what a word means by looking at the suffix, prefix or root of the word to find clues. Figure out what a word means with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When writing a cookbook, narrow the recipe topics to a specific audience and try to be personal and expressive. Write a cookbook with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
A poem can be defined as an idea, a feeling, a group or rhymes or even lines of words on a page. Write a poem with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When writing a book proposal, sell an idea to a publisher by convincing them that there is a need for literature on a specific topic. Write a book proposal with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Write a non-fiction book by gathering information, doing a lot of research and pulling together different sources. Learn to write a non-fiction book with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Become a writer by carrying a writer's notebook and gathering ideas about how to tell a story. Learn to become a writer with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When becoming a professional writer, consider writing articles and blogs to get started and create higher visibility. Become a writer with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Get a children's book published by researching who's publishing books similar to your writing style. Learn to get a children's book published with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Submit poems to be published by researching smaller presses, journals, magazines and even websites. Learn more about submitting poems to be published with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Find places to publish student writing by blogging as well as entering poetry contests that allow students to submit their work. Publish student writing with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Publish a children's picture book by being persistent and researching what books are out there to learn what publishers are gravitating towards. Learn more about publishing children's books with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When publishing an e-book, consider purchasing appropriate software programs to help format the book. Publish an E book with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
To get a fiction book published, research books with similar styles and travel to bookstores to get a sense of what publishers are looking for. Get a fiction book published with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
When writing a creative writing story, focus on the the setting, the characters, the action and the conflict. Write a creative writing story with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Self-publishing children's books is a great way to get a book published within a highly competitive industry. Learn how to self-publish a children's book with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing.
Good writing is an important skill that can be used in a variety of media. Whether it's writing a meeting agenda, a toast or a magazine article, the ability to effectively communicate to a large audience stems from knowledge and execution of proper writing techniques. With such knowledge comes an understanding of the distinct differences in writing styles between creative writing, journalism, technical writing and informal writing. In this free video series on writing, writing instructor Laura Minnigerode explains several tips and techniques for different styles of writing. Minnigerode begins by discussing how to help a young child begin to write. She then explains how to write cinquain, a quatrain, a case study, a newspaper article, a radio ad, a memoir and even a no trespassing letter. Minnigerode also discusses several tips on how to get books published and teach children to spell and read. Watch these free videos and learn more about writing today.
Laura Minnigerode Laura Minnigerode is a writing instructor and former classroom teacher. Her teaching experience includes public and private schools, as well as writing workshops for adults and children in a variety of settings. Minnigerode earned a master's degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, Mass., and is a credentialed teacher. She is most influenced as a teacher by the week-long writing intensive she took with Anne Lamott in 1991.dkdk
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