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Good writing crosses over every genre and purpose, whether it be for a sitcom or in the form of a self-appraisal. Discover how to do persuasive and creative writing with tips from a playwright in this free video series on writing tips.
There are 13 videos in this series:
A sitcom, or situational comedy, starts off with a place and a premise that contains certain archetypal characters. Write a sitcom alongside other people with tips on playing to a specific genre from a playwright in this free video on creative writing lessons.
A parody poem makes fun of other poems, but is still written as well as a poem with serious intentions. Write a parody poem that exposes flaws of other poems with tips from a playwright in this free video on creative writing lessons.
In order to find a book by a quote, call a library and ask a librarian, check a book of quotations or look online. Locate a book if only a part of a quote is remembered with tips from a playwright in this free video on writing and literature
Writing an agreement, whether it be for a loan or a sale, requires exact terms to be written down and copies to be made. Write an agreement with tips on making it formal from a playwright in this free video on formal writing lessons.
Books can be ordered from bookstores, independent publishers, through the author or through Web sites like amazon.com. Find out where to order books at varying prices with tips from a playwright in this free video on literature.
A self-appraisal should be honest, it should follow the company's format and it should be specific. Write a self-appraisal that presents new ideas with tips from a playwright in this free video on formal writing lessons.
Before going to a book club meeting, be sure to read the book and be prepared to participate in a discussion about the book. Discover what book clubs do, and get ready to share ideas, with tips from a playwright in this free video on reading and literature.
A documentary script is usually written after the documentary has been filmed and it's going to follow a narrative format. Write documentary scripts by working closely with the director with tips from a playwright in this free video on narrative writing lessons.
When writing a romantic dinner invitation, be silly, make it fun and try to hide to invitation so it's a surprise. Write a romantic, yet playful dinner invitation to your husband with tips from a playwright in this free video on romantic writing.
Before writing a romantic poem, think about the qualities of the guy you're writing the poem for, and make sure the words are sincere. Write a romantic poem for a guy and present it to him in a private place with tips from a playwright in this free video on romantic writing lessons.
Bubble writing is a way of doing diagrams for writing papers or for brainstorming and creating a visual of what will be a more elaborate piece of writing. Do bubble writing by connecting main topics with more specific points with tips from a playwright in this free video on brainstorming and writing lessons.
A good fantasy book is specific and requires a great deal of research and planning, such as deciding on the world and characters of the novel. Write a good fantasy book by creating a reality to an imaginary world with tips from a playwright in this free video on creative writing lessons.
When writing a resume, tailor the writing to the job being applied for by including an objective at the top of the resume. Write a resume that has information on education, skills and experience with tips from a playwright in this free video on persuasive writing lessons.
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 playwright provides tips on both persuasive writing and creative writing, as well as information on ordering books and writing for romantic occasions. Discover how to write a sitcom, a parody poem and a self-appraisal. Learn how to write an agreement, a resume and documentary scripts, all while applying techniques like bubble writing. Become a more well-rounded writer today!
Laura Turner Laura Turner received her B.A. in English from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn., graduating magna cum laude with honors. She then attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, receiving a Master of Fine Arts in theatre arts, with a concentration in playwriting. While in Las Vegas, Turner accrued many experiences in professional theatre, including writing at the Kennedy Center's Playwriting Intensive in Washington, D.C. Her plays have been seen and heard from Alaska to Tennessee. Turner currently lives in Austin, Texas, and teaches acting and theatre games to children at LoneStar Dance Academy in Pflugerville, Texas.dkdk
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