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Creative Writing
Creative writing refers to a writing style that expresses thoughts and ideas in an imaginative way. It involves creating a work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, going beyond the technical, professional, journalistic, and academic form of literature.
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A prompt is a short sentence giving an idea to get you started writing. It can be a question or simply a vivid image that makes you want to start writing about it.
How do you write a message to my late uncle?
Since you will not be able to deliver any messages to your late uncle (even if you obtain the help of a spiritualist) all you can do is to compose the message that you would have liked to be able to give to your uncle were he still around to receive it. Possibly you can help to organize your thoughts through this mechanism, of figuring out how you might express your thoughts to your late uncle.
How does a good writer structure ideas for an argument?
Here's how to present a good argument:
- Write down what your side of the argument is going to be.
- Research -- look up facts that support your side.
- Place those facts into an order that seems logical to you.
- Write the facts into complete sentences and use one paragraph to explain each fact.
- Write out an introduction where you say what your side is and that you're going to show why people should agree with you.
- Write out a conclusion where you summarize what you've just said and then say something such as "and that is why you should agree that ___"
Which information would best help a writer when writing directions?
How familiar the audience is with the topic
What is a good book titles for symmetrical animals?
You're going about it backwards -- the title comes lastbecause it comes out of what you have written. Finish your book first, then you'll find the title along the way.
You write down everything you know about that place:
- what does it look like
- what does it sound like
- what does it smell like
- what does it feel like -- this also includes feelings as in emotions
How do you write an excellent extensive writing?
You plant your butt in a chair and get started on it! The only way to complete "extensive" writing is to write, write, and write some more. Practice makes perfect, just as in any other job.
Is there a novel with all the words of the English language in it?
No, we can be quite confident there is no novel with all words in the English language in it.
Different people have different ideas of what the size of the English language is. Some small dictionaries have 60,000 or 100,000 words. I have read that some large ones have 600,000 words. There is probably not one person who knows the meanings of all the words in the largest English language dictionaries.
There is no dictionary that includes the definitions of all words in the English language. Even the largest dictionaries do not have the meanings of all words. When a dictionary is edited, the editors have to decide what to include and what not to include on the basis of how important words are. Typically, a dictionary editing staff leaves tens or hundreds of thousands of words out.
Entire classes of words are not included. Only the most commonly used words for organic chemicals are included. I read many years ago that there were over 600,000 names of organic compounds. My guess is that there are over a million today.
Most novels have about 100,000 words or fewer.
How can you submit your article to the website eHow?
I swear I can't find a thing ... but here's an interview:
"Initially, anyone could submit a contribution to eHow. All you had to do to post was register, type in your PayPal account and Social Security number, write your piece and wait for your share of ad revenue.
(Rosenblatt himself has 12 posts on the site, including how to make a great margarita, prepare a grilled cheese sandwich and start a hot nightclub.)
As the site grew, Rosenblatt realized he needed the posts to have more authority. He started a new division, Demand Media, to produce content. Now some 80% of the posts on eHow are produced by Demand, and have "more credibility," he says.
Anyone can still post an article on eHow, and see it on the site within seconds. But Rosenblatt says his team patrols the site, and about 25% of unsolicited posts are pulled down for a variety of reasons.
Demand pays writers a flat fee: Most make either $15 per assignment, or nothing upfront, in exchange for a share of ad revenue.
USA TODAY spoke with several eHow writers, all chosen randomly without Demand's involvement, and they spoke of revenue share for articles ranging from $200 to $2,000.
Felicia Williams, a freelance writer from Upstate New York, says she's written 300 articles for the site, bringing in $3,000 for her efforts.
"Where else can you go, sit in your jammies, write about what you know and get paid for it?" she says.
Unlike traditional writing, there are tricks to figuring out how to pen something that lots of people will want to read online. Freelancers test their ideas first by typing phrases into search engines - and seeing what comes up.
"If I have a thought, first I'll brainstorm for keywords, and target those keywords as I write my article," says Heather Schulte, a freelancer whose day job is in IT for the state of Kansas.
For instance, Schulte wrote recently about credit reports, and began by finding that search terms such as "update credit" and "correcting credit" were used most often. So she used those terms in her piece, knowing it would help it get found in Google searches.
Rosenblatt also pays copy editors, video producers and editors to create content for eHow and the rest of his network.
All told, he says he's paid out $17 million in fees to content creators - including a chunk to himself, $143, for the "Hot Club" piece."
What are some good writing habits in an online course?
It doesn't matter what course you take, here are some good writing habits:
- Schedule time to write just as if you were scheduling time to go to work
- Have a quota - set an amount that you will write every day or every week and stick to it
- Don't wait for inspiration - "writer's block" is just a writer who thinks he or she has to wait for the "right moment" - see the rule above!
- Wait to edit - finish the writing first, then go back to edit - if you keep going over the same piece before you've finished, you'll never get to the end.
How to write a symbolic short story about yourself?
To write a symbolic short story about yourself, you must:
1. Figure out your best qualities.
2. Think about what would interest your audience.
3. Consider what could change your audience's mind and in what way.
4. Ask yourself, "Is this information important enough for me to use?"
How would you describe a person who is hopeless?
A person who is hopeless may feel a deep sense of despair, lack motivation or direction, and believe that their situation cannot improve or change for the better. They may struggle to find meaning or hope in their circumstances.
What are good names for Bee characters?
You need to invent your own names - writers who copy ideas from other people end up in trouble for plagiarism! If you copy someone's names or ideas, then when you publish your story, they could claim you stole those from them and sue you for part of your money.
I use online name generators for the names of my secondary characters - the main characters, I take my time and choose special names from baby name books!
Click on the LINKS for character name generator websites!
What is a good title for an abc booklet?
Only you can come up with a good name! Titles come from the story, not from some anonymous person on the internet! You're getting this backwards I'm afraid -- you need to write the story first and think of the title last.
Titles are also not as important as some writers think - your title might change many times between your first write and your final draft!
Think about your story - what is going on and who are the people involved? What is something special about the story that might make a good title? What sort of ABC book will it be?
Don't sweat it - just write something down and get on with the story!
What percentage of writers illustrate and write their own books?
It is difficult to provide an exact percentage, as it varies greatly. Some writers both illustrate and write their own books, while others collaborate with separate illustrators. It may depend on the genre and type of book being created.
How do you upload your profile pic on NaNoWriMo?
Click on "account settings" in the "My NaNoWriMo" menuUnder "Picture" click the "Choose File" button
Select an image stored on your computer - they recommend .jpg files no larger than 100x100 pixels
How do you describe a person with BO?
A person with BO has a strong, unpleasant body odor that may be noticeable even from a distance. BO can be caused by sweat mixed with bacteria, poor hygiene, or certain medical conditions. It is important to address the issue with sensitivity and suggest proper hygiene practices or medical evaluation if needed.
How do you describe something extremely important and necessary?
You describe anything in the same way:
- Use the senses - what does it look like, sound like, smell like, feel like, taste like
- Use emotion - how do you feel when you think about this thing?
- Use facts - what else do you know about this thing?
How do you know when to write they're?
Contractions are not suitable for formal writing, except when recording speech. So we write the contraction they're in dialogue, generally with quotation marks: "I've been waiting all day for these, and now they're the wrong ones," Billy wailed.
How does writing pertain to a persons life?
All of your experience will show through when you write. You write from a certain viewpoint which is created from everything you have gone through in your life.
An outline can make the writing process go much more smoothly by organizing your thoughts before you ever start - that's a plus. If you write according to your outline, the paper will be much easier to edit and re-write. If you are "going for the gold", as it were, you will re-write the paper at least once, and probably twice, before turning it in. You don't dig diamonds out of the ground and offer them for sale. You cut and polish them first. And it all starts with the outline. A GOOD outline takes about 4 minutes to write, if you've been thinking about it. And it is a huge help. Good luck with your paper!
How do you write a book on a fifth grade level?
Here's a good link to show you some other books written at the fifth grade reading level. Most fifth graders can read pretty well, so you don't need to "tone it down" very much from an adult reading level.
What are story ideas with a girl?
Any idea that is interesting enough to you will be a good idea. You cannot write a story or novel based on ideas that someone else invents - you won't be interested enough in the subject to be able to research and write anything that will actually sell.
If you want someone to tell you what to write, ask your English teacher for an extra assignment -- that's what you're doing here, you know. Plus, anonymous people on the internet have no idea how old you are, what your interests are, or how well you can write!
In order to write, you need a personal connection to the subject. Write about whatever you enjoy, or whatever you find interesting, and you will end up with your novel or story.
