This document provides tips for writing great blog posts. It discusses structuring posts between 500-700 words with at least one photo. Posts should have an introduction that hooks readers, a body that engages them with supported points, and an interesting conclusion. Other tips include using catchy titles, lists, questions to encourage comments, and being timely and relevant. The document also addresses finding your unique voice and taking blogs to the next level through visuals, expertise, and technology skills. Overall, the key is to keep writing and improving through practice, self-editing, and trying new techniques.
This document provides tips for writing great blog posts in 3 parts or less. It discusses structuring posts between 500-700 words with at least one photo. The introduction should explain why readers should care and the conclusion should recap and call to action. It also recommends developing a unique voice and focusing on being engaging over being boring. Finally, it encourages bloggers to continue improving their skills and trying new techniques like visual content.
The document discusses writing non-fiction genres such as newspapers, magazines, business writing, and more. It covers the purposes of non-fiction writing, including to express, inform, evaluate, inquire, and analyze. The document also provides guidance on writing news articles, informational pieces, and personal narratives. It discusses developing ideas, conducting research, and constructing articles with introductions, bodies, and conclusions.
The document provides instructions for a final project on the novel Lord of the Flies. It states that the project should: 1) Identify a theme from Lord of the Flies, 2) Identify and prove with evidence the author William Golding's position on that theme, and 3) Provide your own position on the theme, whether similar to or different from Golding's. It then lists some potential themes and provides examples of paper formats such as an essay or creative writing piece, as well as other options like an art piece, video, or song.
The document provides guidance on developing the key elements of an essay: the rhetorical situation, subject, purpose, and audience. It emphasizes starting with clear definitions. The subject should identify a problem or aspect of the topic and make an assertion about it. The purpose states what is being argued and why. The audience is identified and the essay is tailored to their knowledge and interests. These elements are the most important parts of any essay in the course.
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This document outlines lessons from a 7th grade writer's workshop on developing realistic fiction stories. It discusses strategies for finding story ideas, such as paying attention to small moments from one's own life, places that are meaningful, or issues that are important. Students brainstorm potential stories and choose one idea to develop further. They are encouraged to consider stories that feel personally meaningful or that address issues the world needs. The goal is for students to practice turning real-life experiences and wishes for different stories into fictional narratives.
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The document provides guidance for a 7th grade writer's workshop on developing realistic fiction stories. It discusses generating story ideas from everyday moments and small details from one's own life. Students are taught techniques for developing believable characters, such as imagining characters in everyday scenes to understand their traits and motivations. The workshop focuses on helping students craft compelling fictional stories and characters.
The document provides guidance on revising story leads. It discusses techniques for crafting engaging leads, such as beginning with action or setting the mood. It also offers examples of revising a student's original lead to be more compelling. The student's lead was revised to start closer to the main action and set up an important relationship between characters immediately. The document encourages students to study published leads and emulate successful techniques. It suggests rethinking the story plan and zooming in on key scenes when revising leads.
This document provides tips for writing great blog posts. It discusses structuring posts between 500-700 words with at least one photo. Posts should have an introduction that hooks readers, a body that engages them with supported points, and an interesting conclusion. Other tips include using catchy titles, lists, questions to encourage comments, and being timely and relevant. The document also addresses finding your unique voice and taking blogs to the next level through visuals, expertise, and technology skills. Overall, the key is to keep writing and improving through practice, self-editing, and trying new techniques.
This document provides tips for writing great blog posts in 3 parts or less. It discusses structuring posts between 500-700 words with at least one photo. The introduction should explain why readers should care and the conclusion should recap and call to action. It also recommends developing a unique voice and focusing on being engaging over being boring. Finally, it encourages bloggers to continue improving their skills and trying new techniques like visual content.
The document discusses writing non-fiction genres such as newspapers, magazines, business writing, and more. It covers the purposes of non-fiction writing, including to express, inform, evaluate, inquire, and analyze. The document also provides guidance on writing news articles, informational pieces, and personal narratives. It discusses developing ideas, conducting research, and constructing articles with introductions, bodies, and conclusions.
The document provides instructions for a final project on the novel Lord of the Flies. It states that the project should: 1) Identify a theme from Lord of the Flies, 2) Identify and prove with evidence the author William Golding's position on that theme, and 3) Provide your own position on the theme, whether similar to or different from Golding's. It then lists some potential themes and provides examples of paper formats such as an essay or creative writing piece, as well as other options like an art piece, video, or song.
The document provides guidance on developing the key elements of an essay: the rhetorical situation, subject, purpose, and audience. It emphasizes starting with clear definitions. The subject should identify a problem or aspect of the topic and make an assertion about it. The purpose states what is being argued and why. The audience is identified and the essay is tailored to their knowledge and interests. These elements are the most important parts of any essay in the course.
7th grade writer’s workshop narrative bend 1krochalek
This document outlines lessons from a 7th grade writer's workshop on developing realistic fiction stories. It discusses strategies for finding story ideas, such as paying attention to small moments from one's own life, places that are meaningful, or issues that are important. Students brainstorm potential stories and choose one idea to develop further. They are encouraged to consider stories that feel personally meaningful or that address issues the world needs. The goal is for students to practice turning real-life experiences and wishes for different stories into fictional narratives.
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The document provides guidance for a 7th grade writer's workshop on developing realistic fiction stories. It discusses generating story ideas from everyday moments and small details from one's own life. Students are taught techniques for developing believable characters, such as imagining characters in everyday scenes to understand their traits and motivations. The workshop focuses on helping students craft compelling fictional stories and characters.
The document provides guidance on revising story leads. It discusses techniques for crafting engaging leads, such as beginning with action or setting the mood. It also offers examples of revising a student's original lead to be more compelling. The student's lead was revised to start closer to the main action and set up an important relationship between characters immediately. The document encourages students to study published leads and emulate successful techniques. It suggests rethinking the story plan and zooming in on key scenes when revising leads.
This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching creative writing skills to 9th grade students. The lesson includes a teacher lecture on what creative writing is and examples of styles. Students will then work collaboratively in groups to create a multimedia PowerPoint presentation telling an original narrative story. The presentation should incorporate descriptive details and graphics. At the end, students will review concepts like figurative language and have an opportunity to write and present an original poem for extra credit.
The document provides guidance on choosing an appropriate writing style based on the purpose, audience, and subject matter. It discusses considering the purpose (such as informing or persuading), audience (whether you know them personally or not), and subject matter (whether it is factual or subjective). Based on these factors, it recommends choosing from several forms (such as reports, discussions, or instructions) and styles (formal, informal, personal, or impersonal). The goal is to use a style that clearly and explicitly conveys the intended message to the intended readers.
The document provides guidance on how to identify the purpose, form, and audience of a text. It discusses looking at word-level features like vocabulary, sentence-level features like tense and structure, and text-level features like layout and presentational devices to determine purpose. Form can be identified by text-level features and certain word-level features. Audience is identified through word choice and complexity, sentence structures, and presentational features designed for a particular reader group. The document also discusses how to identify a text's register and the difference between denotation and connotation of words.
This document discusses identifying the purpose and audience of writing. It provides examples of the three main purposes of writing: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. It also discusses how the intended audience is reflected in aspects of writing like layout, formality, diction, content, and length. Readers are prompted to think about the purpose and intended audience of some video and writing examples.
This document provides an overview of a six-week course on writing. The course will cover why people write, essential first steps, opportunities in non-fiction writing, writing novels, establishing an online presence, and using social media. The instructor has decades of experience in writing and mentoring others. Each weekly session will delve deeper into the topics, provide advice from published authors, and optional homework assignments. The goal is for students to learn from the instructor's experience and each other in a fun, interactive way to help focus their writing goals.
The Road to Writing & Publishing Your First Book: How to Do It without going ...dogreene
This document provides advice and lessons learned for writing and publishing a first book. It discusses developing the book idea, understanding the target audience, researching competitors, outlining the book structure, writing drafts and revisions, and preparing to publish. The key steps are to clarify the purpose and audience for the book, research the market, create an outline and chapter structure, write a first draft, take a break, extensively edit and refine the draft, and initially publish digitally before releasing a printed version. Details like sensory descriptions, editing for errors, and using appropriate verb tenses are also addressed.
This document discusses language, tone, and audience in writing. It provides examples of colloquial versus formal language and addresses avoiding sexist and racist terminology. Abstract and concrete language are also examined. Tone can range from sarcastic to serious depending on the writer's intent and audience. Understanding the audience is key, such as tailoring language, tone, and assumptions based on the audience's background and knowledge. Writers should consider these elements of language, tone, and audience to effectively communicate their message.
The Importance of Voice in Your Writing - Donna FreedmanPhilip Taylor
This document discusses how to make blog posts more compelling by developing and using your authentic writing voice. It emphasizes that voice means being able to hear the writer's individual style and personality. Bloggers are encouraged to avoid mimicking other styles and instead focus on being genuine, telling stories that matter, and letting their unique voice be heard. The key is finding a voice that sounds like how you would naturally explain something to a friend. Developing an authentic voice will help content stand out and better engage readers.
This chapter discusses getting into a "write mind" and addresses common excuses for avoiding writing. It presents top 10 excuses such as not having ideas, poor grammar/spelling, or lack of time/creativity. The chapter recommends developing a "write attitude" by reading widely, taking classes, learning computer skills, networking online, getting stationery/business cards, and making time to write regularly. The key messages are that all writers experience love/hate of writing and overcoming excuses to view oneself as a writer and spend time developing writing skills.
This document provides guidance on writing and publishing a book. It covers determining your book's message, audience, and differentiation before writing; structuring the content through outlining; the writing process; getting feedback on a first draft; and working with different types of editors. The key points are outlining the book structure, leaving space for experimentation while writing, getting feedback, and understanding that different editors provide support at various stages from development to proofreading.
This document provides an overview of creative nonfiction as a genre of creative writing. It defines creative nonfiction as prose that is factually true, using techniques like imagery, voice, characters and setting to tell true stories in an engaging way. The document discusses different types of creative nonfiction like personal essays and memoirs. It also provides examples of topics and forms that creative nonfiction can take, such as narrative, description, and how-to guides. Finally, it prompts the reader to choose a topic from a brainstorming activity and write a 2-3 page personal essay or how-to guide in the style of creative nonfiction.
The document discusses 5 books that can help writers improve their skills:
1. "Zen in the Art of Writing" by Ray Bradbury connects writing to meditation and encourages writing daily.
2. "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott offers writing advice like breaking projects into smaller parts.
3. Stephen King's "On Writing" details his writing process and urges writing in a genre you love.
4. "The Story and Its Writer" is an anthology of short stories from over 100 writers.
5. "The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing" divides writing advice into sections on craft, art, genres, and the publishing process.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective pitch or tagline for a book in 25 words or less. It stresses that a concise pitch is important to attract editors and publishers and stand out among thousands of new titles. Advice includes practicing the pitch aloud, knowing your target audience and goals, and being prepared to discuss the book in more detail if the listener shows interest. The pitch should summarize the plot and intrigue the listener to want to know more. Examples of effective book pitches ranging from 15 to 25 words are also provided.
This document is a pocket guide for overcoming fears about writing and becoming a better writer. It contains five parts: 1) Getting Over the Fear, which provides advice and quotes to help the reader overcome common excuses for not writing. 2) Becoming a Writer, offering tips on developing one's voice, writing for an audience, and determining the purpose and format of a piece of writing. 3) Writing and Words, focusing on choosing effective words, substance over style, writing with rhythm and emotion. 4) Being Done, emphasizing the importance of revising, editing, being brief, and just finishing. 5) Conclusion, noting that becoming a good writer requires practice over memorizing principles. Additional resources are provided.
This document discusses three missing links for writing about a text: 1) Choosing a quality text that students can easily retell and discuss higher-level ideas about. It provides examples of quality texts like poems, speeches, and stories. 2) Having discussions about the text where students ask and answer different levels of questions to build a firm understanding before writing. It provides discussion strategies and examples of questions. 3) Using the right writing prompt that fits the type of writing, like a short answer or full essay. It emphasizes starting with the writing standard and backwards planning the discussion questions needed.
The document provides 25 words of writing wisdom from readers of the Writing Frameworks blog. It includes tips such as using specific details instead of flowery language, getting to the point quickly, being yourself and letting your personality shine through, writing in a way that creates pictures in readers' minds, starting writing without overthinking it, and writing what you know while taking risks and playing with your writing. The document also provides photo credits for images related to the tips.
This document provides information about writing and publishing non-fiction books. It discusses creating content and building relationships with editors to place that content. It emphasizes becoming an expert in a subject area through research and experience. The document encourages authors to write about a topic they are passionate about. It addresses questions about who the book is for, what it will cover, where and when it will be written, why it is being written, and how it will be written. The document also discusses getting a book proposal accepted by a publisher by overcoming objections, finding the right publisher, and writing an effective query letter and book proposal.
This document discusses the different purposes authors may have when writing a book or other work. It identifies the main purposes as entertaining, instructing, or persuading an audience. The author aims to either make the reader laugh, cry, or feel excited through entertainment. Or to teach the reader something new through instruction. Finally, the author may try to change the reader's opinion or perspective on an issue through persuasion.
Here are an objective and subjective paragraph:
Objective:
The local library is open Monday through Saturday. It contains over 50,000 books that can be checked out for 3 weeks at a time. Patrons have access to over 100 computers with internet access and printing services. The library also hosts weekly storytimes for children and monthly book clubs for adults.
Subjective:
I love visiting the local library. It's one of my favorite places to spend a Saturday afternoon. Browsing the shelves and discovering new books is so much fun. The librarians are always so friendly and helpful too. When it's too cold or rainy outside, I enjoy curling up in one of the comfy chairs by the
This document outlines a 5-step process for analyzing a piece of literature:
1. Get the big picture by learning about the characters, setting, plot, and historical context. Create charts and timelines to organize this information.
2. Find a meaningful connection between the text and yourself or other works. Transform this connection into an analytical question.
3. Closely read and annotate the text, especially pivotal scenes, focusing on your guiding question from step 2. Note literary elements and potential ideas for further analysis or creation.
4. Analyze specific elements of the text like language, characters, imagery, or connections based on your guiding question.
5. Create an original work for a specific
Write It Forward: From Writer to Successful AuthorBob Mayer
here is more to writing for a living than penning the book. You have run a business as an author. This is something that isn't taught in schools or in the industry. This book bridges that gap.
Write It Forward is a one-of-a-kind book focusing on you, the author. In Write It Forward Bob Mayer applies the time- tested strategies of the Green Berets to the world of being a successful author. He has taught thousands of writers over the years, but this new and innovative program probes deeper than words on the page. It is designed to teach writers how to think, plan and become the future best-sellers of the new age of publishing. The benefits you'll gain from this book will extend far beyond your writing and reach into all areas of your life making dreams a reality.
"I have always loved how your programs delved deeply into the psychological models you need to develop characters. No you are using that to develop people." Co-Creator of the Chicken Soup Books Jack Canfield
"Whatever Bob Mayer has to tell us about writing is something we should know. His Toolkit proves an invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out." #1 NY Times best-selling author Terry Brooks
"Bob Mayer is a gifted writer and a generous teacher." #1 NY Times best-selling author Susan Wiggs
This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching creative writing skills to 9th grade students. The lesson includes a teacher lecture on what creative writing is and examples of styles. Students will then work collaboratively in groups to create a multimedia PowerPoint presentation telling an original narrative story. The presentation should incorporate descriptive details and graphics. At the end, students will review concepts like figurative language and have an opportunity to write and present an original poem for extra credit.
The document provides guidance on choosing an appropriate writing style based on the purpose, audience, and subject matter. It discusses considering the purpose (such as informing or persuading), audience (whether you know them personally or not), and subject matter (whether it is factual or subjective). Based on these factors, it recommends choosing from several forms (such as reports, discussions, or instructions) and styles (formal, informal, personal, or impersonal). The goal is to use a style that clearly and explicitly conveys the intended message to the intended readers.
The document provides guidance on how to identify the purpose, form, and audience of a text. It discusses looking at word-level features like vocabulary, sentence-level features like tense and structure, and text-level features like layout and presentational devices to determine purpose. Form can be identified by text-level features and certain word-level features. Audience is identified through word choice and complexity, sentence structures, and presentational features designed for a particular reader group. The document also discusses how to identify a text's register and the difference between denotation and connotation of words.
This document discusses identifying the purpose and audience of writing. It provides examples of the three main purposes of writing: to inform, to persuade, and to entertain. It also discusses how the intended audience is reflected in aspects of writing like layout, formality, diction, content, and length. Readers are prompted to think about the purpose and intended audience of some video and writing examples.
This document provides an overview of a six-week course on writing. The course will cover why people write, essential first steps, opportunities in non-fiction writing, writing novels, establishing an online presence, and using social media. The instructor has decades of experience in writing and mentoring others. Each weekly session will delve deeper into the topics, provide advice from published authors, and optional homework assignments. The goal is for students to learn from the instructor's experience and each other in a fun, interactive way to help focus their writing goals.
The Road to Writing & Publishing Your First Book: How to Do It without going ...dogreene
This document provides advice and lessons learned for writing and publishing a first book. It discusses developing the book idea, understanding the target audience, researching competitors, outlining the book structure, writing drafts and revisions, and preparing to publish. The key steps are to clarify the purpose and audience for the book, research the market, create an outline and chapter structure, write a first draft, take a break, extensively edit and refine the draft, and initially publish digitally before releasing a printed version. Details like sensory descriptions, editing for errors, and using appropriate verb tenses are also addressed.
This document discusses language, tone, and audience in writing. It provides examples of colloquial versus formal language and addresses avoiding sexist and racist terminology. Abstract and concrete language are also examined. Tone can range from sarcastic to serious depending on the writer's intent and audience. Understanding the audience is key, such as tailoring language, tone, and assumptions based on the audience's background and knowledge. Writers should consider these elements of language, tone, and audience to effectively communicate their message.
The Importance of Voice in Your Writing - Donna FreedmanPhilip Taylor
This document discusses how to make blog posts more compelling by developing and using your authentic writing voice. It emphasizes that voice means being able to hear the writer's individual style and personality. Bloggers are encouraged to avoid mimicking other styles and instead focus on being genuine, telling stories that matter, and letting their unique voice be heard. The key is finding a voice that sounds like how you would naturally explain something to a friend. Developing an authentic voice will help content stand out and better engage readers.
This chapter discusses getting into a "write mind" and addresses common excuses for avoiding writing. It presents top 10 excuses such as not having ideas, poor grammar/spelling, or lack of time/creativity. The chapter recommends developing a "write attitude" by reading widely, taking classes, learning computer skills, networking online, getting stationery/business cards, and making time to write regularly. The key messages are that all writers experience love/hate of writing and overcoming excuses to view oneself as a writer and spend time developing writing skills.
This document provides guidance on writing and publishing a book. It covers determining your book's message, audience, and differentiation before writing; structuring the content through outlining; the writing process; getting feedback on a first draft; and working with different types of editors. The key points are outlining the book structure, leaving space for experimentation while writing, getting feedback, and understanding that different editors provide support at various stages from development to proofreading.
This document provides an overview of creative nonfiction as a genre of creative writing. It defines creative nonfiction as prose that is factually true, using techniques like imagery, voice, characters and setting to tell true stories in an engaging way. The document discusses different types of creative nonfiction like personal essays and memoirs. It also provides examples of topics and forms that creative nonfiction can take, such as narrative, description, and how-to guides. Finally, it prompts the reader to choose a topic from a brainstorming activity and write a 2-3 page personal essay or how-to guide in the style of creative nonfiction.
The document discusses 5 books that can help writers improve their skills:
1. "Zen in the Art of Writing" by Ray Bradbury connects writing to meditation and encourages writing daily.
2. "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott offers writing advice like breaking projects into smaller parts.
3. Stephen King's "On Writing" details his writing process and urges writing in a genre you love.
4. "The Story and Its Writer" is an anthology of short stories from over 100 writers.
5. "The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing" divides writing advice into sections on craft, art, genres, and the publishing process.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective pitch or tagline for a book in 25 words or less. It stresses that a concise pitch is important to attract editors and publishers and stand out among thousands of new titles. Advice includes practicing the pitch aloud, knowing your target audience and goals, and being prepared to discuss the book in more detail if the listener shows interest. The pitch should summarize the plot and intrigue the listener to want to know more. Examples of effective book pitches ranging from 15 to 25 words are also provided.
This document is a pocket guide for overcoming fears about writing and becoming a better writer. It contains five parts: 1) Getting Over the Fear, which provides advice and quotes to help the reader overcome common excuses for not writing. 2) Becoming a Writer, offering tips on developing one's voice, writing for an audience, and determining the purpose and format of a piece of writing. 3) Writing and Words, focusing on choosing effective words, substance over style, writing with rhythm and emotion. 4) Being Done, emphasizing the importance of revising, editing, being brief, and just finishing. 5) Conclusion, noting that becoming a good writer requires practice over memorizing principles. Additional resources are provided.
This document discusses three missing links for writing about a text: 1) Choosing a quality text that students can easily retell and discuss higher-level ideas about. It provides examples of quality texts like poems, speeches, and stories. 2) Having discussions about the text where students ask and answer different levels of questions to build a firm understanding before writing. It provides discussion strategies and examples of questions. 3) Using the right writing prompt that fits the type of writing, like a short answer or full essay. It emphasizes starting with the writing standard and backwards planning the discussion questions needed.
The document provides 25 words of writing wisdom from readers of the Writing Frameworks blog. It includes tips such as using specific details instead of flowery language, getting to the point quickly, being yourself and letting your personality shine through, writing in a way that creates pictures in readers' minds, starting writing without overthinking it, and writing what you know while taking risks and playing with your writing. The document also provides photo credits for images related to the tips.
This document provides information about writing and publishing non-fiction books. It discusses creating content and building relationships with editors to place that content. It emphasizes becoming an expert in a subject area through research and experience. The document encourages authors to write about a topic they are passionate about. It addresses questions about who the book is for, what it will cover, where and when it will be written, why it is being written, and how it will be written. The document also discusses getting a book proposal accepted by a publisher by overcoming objections, finding the right publisher, and writing an effective query letter and book proposal.
This document discusses the different purposes authors may have when writing a book or other work. It identifies the main purposes as entertaining, instructing, or persuading an audience. The author aims to either make the reader laugh, cry, or feel excited through entertainment. Or to teach the reader something new through instruction. Finally, the author may try to change the reader's opinion or perspective on an issue through persuasion.
Here are an objective and subjective paragraph:
Objective:
The local library is open Monday through Saturday. It contains over 50,000 books that can be checked out for 3 weeks at a time. Patrons have access to over 100 computers with internet access and printing services. The library also hosts weekly storytimes for children and monthly book clubs for adults.
Subjective:
I love visiting the local library. It's one of my favorite places to spend a Saturday afternoon. Browsing the shelves and discovering new books is so much fun. The librarians are always so friendly and helpful too. When it's too cold or rainy outside, I enjoy curling up in one of the comfy chairs by the
This document outlines a 5-step process for analyzing a piece of literature:
1. Get the big picture by learning about the characters, setting, plot, and historical context. Create charts and timelines to organize this information.
2. Find a meaningful connection between the text and yourself or other works. Transform this connection into an analytical question.
3. Closely read and annotate the text, especially pivotal scenes, focusing on your guiding question from step 2. Note literary elements and potential ideas for further analysis or creation.
4. Analyze specific elements of the text like language, characters, imagery, or connections based on your guiding question.
5. Create an original work for a specific
Write It Forward: From Writer to Successful AuthorBob Mayer
here is more to writing for a living than penning the book. You have run a business as an author. This is something that isn't taught in schools or in the industry. This book bridges that gap.
Write It Forward is a one-of-a-kind book focusing on you, the author. In Write It Forward Bob Mayer applies the time- tested strategies of the Green Berets to the world of being a successful author. He has taught thousands of writers over the years, but this new and innovative program probes deeper than words on the page. It is designed to teach writers how to think, plan and become the future best-sellers of the new age of publishing. The benefits you'll gain from this book will extend far beyond your writing and reach into all areas of your life making dreams a reality.
"I have always loved how your programs delved deeply into the psychological models you need to develop characters. No you are using that to develop people." Co-Creator of the Chicken Soup Books Jack Canfield
"Whatever Bob Mayer has to tell us about writing is something we should know. His Toolkit proves an invaluable resource for beginning and seasoned writers alike. Don't miss out." #1 NY Times best-selling author Terry Brooks
"Bob Mayer is a gifted writer and a generous teacher." #1 NY Times best-selling author Susan Wiggs
This document provides an introduction to the writing process. It discusses how writers use words as a "magician's wand" to communicate ideas and make things happen through writing. It outlines the main elements of writing, including subject, audience, and language. The writing process is presented as a series of steps: pre-writing, writing a first draft, evaluating and revising, and proofreading. Different aims for writing are also discussed, such as to inform, persuade, express oneself, or be creative. Finally, several pre-writing techniques are presented to help generate ideas, including keeping a writer's journal, free writing, brainstorming, clustering, asking questions, and finding information through reading and listening.
This document provides an overview and recap of a workshop on establishing an online presence as a writer. It discusses generating unique content, attracting an audience, and whether to do content creation yourself or with others. The workshop also reviewed prior lessons on why to write, writing for publication, writing fiction and non-fiction, and generating story ideas. Attendees were asked to develop a one sentence logline for a story idea.
This document provides a summary of topics covered in previous weeks for establishing an online presence, including why write, writing for publication, and writing fiction and non-fiction. It then discusses finding the heart of a story by nurturing the original idea. This involves stating the idea in one sentence, focusing the idea from divergent to convergent thinking, and determining if it is just a story or has deeper intent. Developing the idea requires using who, what, why, where, when and how questions to expand the spark into a full narrative.
This document provides an overview of writing across genres. It discusses the importance of genre for readers' expectations and marketing purposes. While genre conventions exist, the document advocates for creative freedom and writing what inspires you. It provides tips for mixing genres effectively and developing characters that transcend any single genre. Common patterns are discussed for genres like fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and romance. The key messages are to know genre conventions but not be restricted by them, and to focus on telling a compelling story above all else.
This document provides an overview of a writing course at Coronado Adult Education covering how to establish an online presence. It discusses reviewing content from prior weeks on writing skills, publishing, fiction and non-fiction. It emphasizes making online material unique, competing for attention, balancing content and entertainment, and whether to build a website yourself or hire someone. Examples are provided of successful writer websites along with advice on engagement, visibility and constants like providing content and using social media to drive traffic. The goal is to establish an online "professional persona" as the CEO of one's writing career.
The document provides information about the Spring Writers Festival taking place from March 9-11, 2012. It will feature authors, literary agents, and editors giving presentations on writing craft and the publishing process. The 10th anniversary festival will include optional pre-conference intensives, keynote speakers and readings, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Participants can choose different concurrent session topics and some have the option to pitch their work directly to agents. The festival aims to help writers improve their skills and learn how to get published.
This document provides an overview of a class on establishing an online presence for writers. It discusses designing unique and engaging online content that balances entertainment and information. It recommends determining the right level of effort for refreshing content and balancing what is given away online versus sold. The document also discusses whether to build a website oneself or hire someone, and provides examples of successful writer websites. It emphasizes that the online presence should represent the writer's professional persona and be updated regularly with social media used to drive traffic.
You Don't Have to Make It Up: Breaking Into the Non-Fiction Marketggaldorisi
This document summarizes a lecture on breaking into the non-fiction book market. It discusses that non-fiction is easier to enter than fiction as it focuses on expertise in a topic rather than creative storytelling. It also emphasizes finding a topic you are passionate about and becoming an expert in through research. Further, it stresses convincing publishers that the topic has not been sufficiently covered elsewhere and that the author has a platform to promote the book. The summary provides the key high-level takeaways around subject selection, expertise, query letters, and book proposals.
This document provides an overview of a class on getting published. It discusses writing non-fiction and the hungry market for it. It emphasizes doing research to establish yourself as an expert in your topic. It also discusses writing query letters and book proposals to pitch your work to publishers. Key steps include defining your audience, purpose, and promotion strategy to show publishers how your book will sell. Examples are provided of successful book proposals that secured publishing deals. The document stresses doing thorough due diligence on your topic to prove your work is unique and fills a need before approaching publishers.
This document provides an overview of a seminar on why to write. It discusses that writers shape history through their works and outlines various writing mediums. It encourages building writing skills incrementally, from articles to books. It also stresses doing research by reading various publications to find story ideas and learn about different markets. Throughout, it shares advice from successful authors about working hard at writing and making time for it while balancing other responsibilities.
This document provides an overview of a six-week course on writing and getting published. In the first seminar, titled "Why Write?", the instructor discusses why people choose to write, different writing mediums and genres, and approaches for getting started in writing. The instructor emphasizes that writing takes diligence and practice. The seminar also previews the topics to be covered in future classes, including writing non-fiction, novels, blogs, and using social media. The goal is for students to gain practical skills and resources for pursuing writing as a hobby or career.
This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching creative writing skills to 9th grade students. The lesson includes a teacher lecture on what creative writing is and examples of topics that can be written about creatively. Students will then form groups to create a multimedia PowerPoint presentation telling an original narrative based on real or imagined experiences. The presentation should include descriptive details and images. At the end, students will review different types of creative writing and have the option to write and present an original poem for extra credit.
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1. Is there a Writer in You?
A class that helps you discover
if you have what it takes to be
a writer!
2. What you’ll Discover in this
webinar…
5 Key Questions that stand between you and
publication
How to search inside yourself to discover the story
or article you want to write
How to find time and space to write
How to get started on the writing process
What to do next…
Stick around for a Roadmap at the end to help you
get started….
And…a bonus offer to help you write the novel
you’ve always wanted to write!
3. Do you hear
voices?
There may be
a writer in you.
4. What I learned
through that
first novel was:
1. Writing a good novel was harder than I thought, and I
needed a lot of work.
2. I love to write and was willing to make the journey,
whatever it took.
3. Even if I never got published, my writing journey would
grow me as a person.
5. Do you want to be
published?
Being published isn’t
magic…it’s just hard work!
Are you ready for the hard work? Let’s find out!
6. The Power of 5 Key questions to
get you started!
Who are you?
What are you?
Where are you?
When are you?
Why are you?
7. Question 1: Who are you?
A writer will often gravitate toward
stories, and the opportunity for
imagination.
8. Wordsmith vs. Storycrafter
test
Make two columns, or add it in your hand. S vs. W.
Would you rather listen to poetry or watch a documentary about a
battle?
Are you more interested in the lyrics of the song, or the sing-ability (how
fun it is to sing along?) of a song.
Would you subscribe to Dictionary.com, or This day in History?
Dead Poets Society, or Star Wars? Which one would you watch again?
Gilmore Girls/House, or 24 and Law and Order? Which would you
choose to watch?
10. Question 2: What are you?
What makes you interesting?
What do you know?
What have you been in the past?
What interesting things have you done, or experienced?
What kind of life did you live?
11. Write down 3 unique and
interesting things about yourself
that you could possibly use as a
springboard for an article, a
devotional, or even a novel.
12. Question 3: Where are you?
Are you in a place in your life where you
have something to say about it?
Have stopped on your journey to ponder
your life, and what it means?
Have you looked back and seen truths that
you could talk about?
13. Great books are written
out of great struggle
What issues have you struggled
with, perhaps even found
answers to in your life can you
bring to the page?
14. The Fourth
Question:
When are you?
When are you in the journey of life?
How will you carve out time to write?
15. HINTS
to getting started
Share little victories with the people who
believe in your dreams
Keep a log of what you are doing.
Set weekly goals
19. Jumpstarting your writing career:
What do you read?
What are you?
Where are you in your life?
When will you write?
20. An Action Plan
Get books in your genre and
dissect them.
Get some writing craft books.
Join a writer’s group
Attend a writer’s retreat.
Write.
A Writer Writes!
21. The Publishing
Roadmap
Learn the Craft
Join a Writing
Community
Get
professional
Feedback
(coaching!)
Sell Your Novel!
22. What you’ll learn:
40 powerful lessons for you to consume at your own
pace.
Step by Step activities that build your story with a
dedicated coach helping you with each step in your
journey!
A private member forum with other dedicated writers.
23. The Online Storycrafters course combines
all these into one powerful step.
Writer’s Life Training-Finding the time and creating discipline to write
The theme and Story Question of your book that will make your book worth reading
The Basic Plot
Plotting the inner journey.
Creating the Perfect Hero
Create the Perfect Heroine
Crafting Your Premise in Six Easy Steps!
The Whens, Whys and Hows of Your Inciting Incident
The Six Elements to Crafting your First Scene!
Putting It All Together: Tell yourself the Story
Let’s Make a SCENE!
Build the elements of an Action and ReAction scene
Scene Flow and POV
Storyworld
The Scene Hook
What’s at Stake?
Hero/Heroine Identification - helping your reader relate
Emotional Layering
Starting On the Run
Let’s Talk: Dialogue!
How to Handle Internal Monologue
Write Your Scene!
Write and Submit your first scene
Editing Your Scene
Putting It All Together: Writing the Synopsis
Crafting Your PITCH
Create your Pitch Sheet.
Build Your Query Letter
A Note about Sample Chapters
Extra! Planning Your Writing Career
Storycrafter's Challenge: Write the Novel in you!
24. How much is it worth to see your
writing Dreams come true?
A Master’s Course in Writing a Novel…
from Discovery to Publication
with a private coach…
in the convenience of your home….
$2000?
(The cost of many college programs…and
online classes…)
$1000?
(The cost of one master level online class)
25. Today Only…
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$1000
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26. Bonus Offer #1
One year membership in the
MBT Advanced Team
Member Area!
$140 Value
30. Gift!
The Book Buddy
Workbook to help
you plot this
novel…and the
next!...
31. First Three lessons…
FREE!
Learn at your own pace….
if you don’t like it after the first three…
cancel for a full refund, and keep your Book Buddy!
32. Today Only…
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$1000
$549!
Plus over $450 in added value bonuses - FREE!
34. Q&A
How do you get your lessons?
(and how often?)
How much feedback do I receive?
How much success have you had with this
program?
When do I receive my synopsis and first
chapter evaluation?