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Script Writing: The Concept

Every screenplay begins with an idea, known in the business as "the concept." It is well-known that the script that "sells" best is one that can be pitched i...

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Creating a Lead

If you're a journalist, you know the power of a good lead. It evokes emotions in readers or creates a hubbub in the community. It touches on people's deepest...

Giving Talks About Your Written Work

When you're promoting a book or other major piece of writing, it's important to connect with readers in order to help them understand why your writing is rel...

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Collaborative Writing

Many writers want to try collaborative writing at some point in their careers. For those who are new to a particular genre, or new to writing altogether, it...

Writers' Guilds and Unions

If you are making your living as a self-employed writer, you may find yourself vulnerable when dealing with bigger organisations. Whether you're struggling t...

Writing Comedy Scripts

Writing comedy is one of the biggest challenges any writer can undertake, but it's also a great way to break into theatre or TV and make your name. Good come...

Making Personal Appearances

Whilst some people go into the writing profession in search of fame, it is not uncommon for people to end up as writers because they prefer to work by themse...

How to Write a Eulogy

Writing a eulogy is a difficult business, whether you're showing respect for the dead or paying tribute to somebody who is still alive. It's important to pre...

Developing a World For Your Book Characters

What makes a great story? Most people think first about situations, about characters and the interactions between them. Characters, however, cannot exist in...

How to Write a Speech

Writing a speech isn't quite like anything else you may be called upon to do. It's performance, but it can't seem rehearsed. It delivers information, but it...

Publishing Your Poetry

Poetry is one of the most intensive and personal forms of writing. It's also a form which can enable good writers to develop and demonstrate high levels of s...

Writing Romantic Poetry

Romantic poetry is often the first thing people try writing on their own initiative. Most go on to be embarrassed by their early efforts, and not just becaus...

Writing Short Screenplays

There is a common belief in amateur writing circles that writing short screenplays is mere practice for writing longer ones, that it's relatively easy to do...

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