How to Prepare to Write
Surround yourself with great literature from a variety of sources including the radio, television, writing groups and the internet., Concentrate on one type of source at a time to become familiar with each setting., Become faithful to your pursuit...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Surround yourself with great literature from a variety of sources including the radio
Observation and experience are of equal value. -
Step 2: television
Read the newspaper for a few months then listen to newscasts for the next few months. , Record and categorize the lessons you are learning.
Review them periodically to engrain them in your work. , Utilize an outline or index cards.
Record basic concepts or thoughts in short phrases.
Retain information to give credit to sources of reference. , Spelling and punctuation are as important as sentence structure.
Expand your vocabulary. , When approached with a subject, research it thoroughly to gain the perspective you desire. ,, Experiment with the placement of different sets of information, organizing them into a cohesive flow. , Introduce your theme, present your body of work and conclude with a summary.
Change the sequence to introduce your summary at the beginning. , It may not be related to leave a sense of mystery.
It may be an obvious or unpredictable conclusion to the presentation's progression. , It may be a smooth transition from one event to the other.
It may be presented with unexpected circumstance. ,,, Delve into the five senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch to elicit emotion and thought.
Delve into color, texture, size and atmosphere to elicit presence from the reader.
Use adjectives and metaphors.
Details can drive the course of a story when describing a setting, advancing a plot, building suspense or developing an important character. , Remove the extraneous that is not relevant to the presentation.
Revise your work with a colored pen to retain any original thoughts.
A constructive second opinion can be helpful. , Decide what portion of your schedule can be devoted to a session of writing. -
Step 3: writing groups and the internet.
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Step 4: Concentrate on one type of source at a time to become familiar with each setting.
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Step 5: Become faithful to your pursuit.
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Step 6: Develop a system for quick access to your information.
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Step 7: Use multiple sources to learn proper grammar.
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Step 8: Experiment with several different aspects before concluding with a major theme.
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Step 9: Be comfortable with your chosen theme
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Step 10: but be sure to gather enough material to enrich your work.
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Step 11: Rearrange your information to create the basics of your piece.
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Step 12: Experiment with several different scenarios focusing on the general structure of the piece.
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Step 13: Decide how the introduction is related to the summary.
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Step 14: Decide upon the series of events throughout the presentation.
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Step 15: Experiment with the interactions of several characters or objects.
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Step 16: Dedicate yourself to small sections at a time.
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Step 17: Expand with detail.
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Step 18: Preview your work periodically to make corrections and to elicit new thoughts and terminology.
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Step 19: Continue in practice on a regular basis.
Detailed Guide
Observation and experience are of equal value.
Read the newspaper for a few months then listen to newscasts for the next few months. , Record and categorize the lessons you are learning.
Review them periodically to engrain them in your work. , Utilize an outline or index cards.
Record basic concepts or thoughts in short phrases.
Retain information to give credit to sources of reference. , Spelling and punctuation are as important as sentence structure.
Expand your vocabulary. , When approached with a subject, research it thoroughly to gain the perspective you desire. ,, Experiment with the placement of different sets of information, organizing them into a cohesive flow. , Introduce your theme, present your body of work and conclude with a summary.
Change the sequence to introduce your summary at the beginning. , It may not be related to leave a sense of mystery.
It may be an obvious or unpredictable conclusion to the presentation's progression. , It may be a smooth transition from one event to the other.
It may be presented with unexpected circumstance. ,,, Delve into the five senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch to elicit emotion and thought.
Delve into color, texture, size and atmosphere to elicit presence from the reader.
Use adjectives and metaphors.
Details can drive the course of a story when describing a setting, advancing a plot, building suspense or developing an important character. , Remove the extraneous that is not relevant to the presentation.
Revise your work with a colored pen to retain any original thoughts.
A constructive second opinion can be helpful. , Decide what portion of your schedule can be devoted to a session of writing.
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