Seven Types of Outlines
Check out the infographics of the seven main types of outlines (thanks to nownovel.com) and think about how you might use them.If you’re here, it’s probably because you want to learn a thing or two...
View ArticleWriting Dialogue--Ideas and Tips
Welcome!If you’re here, it’s because you want to learn more about dialogue. That’s great. This resource walks you through our Lab: Dialogue, where you can practice these skills.For starters, what is...
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Sophia Cannizzaro.mp3Writers depend on others to tell them what works in their writing—and to suggest specific tweaks for whatever doesn't. Who better for the job than fellow writers? Nobody knows...
View ArticlePassive Voice--Explanation and Examples
Avoid weak, passive constructions. Maximize concise, powerful language.“You will never encounter a situation in which obfuscation is to your advantage.” -Chris Peterson (MIT...
View ArticleRedacted Poetry--Explanation and Examples
Redacted Poetry, also known as Black Out Poetry, is a fun and creative way to repurpose a piece of writing. All we need to accomplish this lab is a dark writing utensil (black marker works best) and a...
View ArticleRecord Your Voice with Audacity--Explanation and Details
This lab is about recording and exporting audio using Audacity. You will need: an internet connection, a computer with a mic, & headphones so you don’t annoy the crap out of anyone around. If you...
View ArticleAudio Editing Basics--Audacity
This resource is a follow up to the Lab: Record your Voice, and a compendium to the Lab: Basics of Editing in Audacity. You will need: a computer with Audacity installed; an audio file of your own...
View ArticleHidden Message Poem--Explanations and Ideas
The Hidden Message Poem is a fun and creative way to hide a message in plain sight--within a poem!#hiddenmessagepoem#poetryforms
View ArticleHaiku Explanation and Examples
The Haiku is one of the most widely-practiced poetry forms both in English-speaking populations, and world-wide. It is a short form, without a rhyme scheme, and is derived from an ancient Japanese...
View ArticleTanka and Renga Poems--Information and Ideas
Tanka and Renga poems, in English, are derived from ancient Japanese poetic forms, and are closely related to the well-known Haiku.#tanka#renga#tankaandrenga#poetryforms
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