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Good writing skills are so important in making good impressions, communicating effectively and having success as a creative writer. Become a better writer with creative and practical tips from a writing instructor in this free video series on writing.

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  1. In order to write the perfect gift card, it's best to express emotions about the occasion and about further wishes. Write a perfect gift card with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  2. When writing an invitation, use language that describes the tone of the event. Write an invitation with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  3. A wedding invitation should always include the date, time and location in which the wedding will take place. Write a wedding invitation with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  4. A limerick is a five-line humorous poem in which lines one, two and five rhyme with each other, as well as lines three and four, respectively. Write a limerick with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  5. After being a house guest, it's important for someone to write a note expressing how grateful they are. Write a thank you note after being a house guest with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  6. When writing surveys or questionnaires, it's important to explain the questions in a clear way. Write a survey or questionnaire with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  7. When writing radio scripts, it's important to focus on the audio aspect of the script. Write radio news scripts with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  8. Before setting out to write a career plan, it's important to do some self-reflecting. Write a career plan with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  9. Wedding vows should be written to describe how someone feels on that day and what emotions are filling their heart. Write wedding vows with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  10. An eHow article explains in detail how to complete a specific task. Write an eHow article with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  11. The key to writing an effective business report is knowing the audience. Write a business report with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  12. When writing a ballad, it's best to come up with a catch phrase to build upon. Write a ballad with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  13. In general, dramatic monologues are given by characters that the audience can identify with. Write a dramatic monologue with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  14. For business envelopes, the return address is located in the upper left corner and the recipient's address is in the center. Write a business envelope with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  15. A corporate sponsorship proposal is a letter asking a company to support a cause. Write a corporate sponsorship proposal with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  16. The purpose of a diary is to describe the day's events. Write a diary with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  17. Congratulations letters need to express emotion and provide well-wishes for the future. Write congratulations letters with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  18. In order to write a novel in 30 days, a person needs to strictly follow a plan in which they write for a certain amount of time every day. Write a novel in 30 days with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  19. When writing a book report, it's best to think of what other people would want to know about that book. Write a book report with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  20. How someone writes a fiction book will be determined by what type of fiction book they are writing. Write a fiction book with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  21. If someone chooses to publish a novel with a publisher, the typical royalty is five to ten percent. Discover how much you could make publishing a novel with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  22. When publishing a coloring book, it's helpful to look towards children's publishers, greeting card publishers and puzzle publishers. Publish a coloring book with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  23. Research is important in finding an agent to help publish a book. Find an agent to help publish a book with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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  24. Greeting card publishing is very competitive, but there are a lot of publishers that accept freelance submissions. Publish a greeting card with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

    Views: 337
  25. The internet has a number of different outlets for selling old books. Sell old books with tips from a writing instructor in this free video on writing tips.

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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, a writing instructor provides information and tips for writing in a variety of media, including creative writing, business writing and practical writing at home. Discover how to write an invitation, how to write a business report and how to write a novel. Improve writing skills on the whole with these tips and become a better writer today!

 
About the Presenter

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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