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Creative Writing

Creative writing is any writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of literature, typically identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, character development, and the use of literary tropes or with various traditions of poetry and poetics. Due to the looseness of the definition, it is possible for writing such as feature stories to be considered creative writing, even though they fall under journalism, because the content of features is specifically focused on narrative and character development. Both fictional and non-fictional works fall into this category, including such forms as novels, biographies, short stories, and poems. In the academic setting, creative writing is typically separated into fiction and poetry classes, with a focus on writing in an original style, as opposed to imitating pre-existing genres such as crime or horror. Writing for the screen and stage—screenwriting and playwriting—are often taught separately, but fit under the creative writing category as well.

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Poetry

Poetry (derived from the Greek poiesis, ""), also called verse, is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language − such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre − to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, a prosaic ostensible meaning. A poem is a literary composition, written by a poet, this principle.
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Prose

Prose is a form of written or spoken language that typically exhibits a natural flow of speech and grammatical structure. A related narrative device is the stream of consciousness, which also flows naturally but is not concerned with syntax. The word "prose" first appears in English in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old French prose, which in turn originates in the Latin expression 'prosa oratio' (literally, straightforward or direct speech). Works of philosophy, history, economics, etc., journalism, and most fiction (an exception is the verse novel), are examples of works written in prose. It differs from most traditional poetry, where the form has a regular structure, consisting of verse based on metre and rhyme. However, developments in twentieth century literature, including free verse, concrete poetry, and prose poetry, have led to the idea of poetry and prose as two ends on a spectrum rather than firmly distinct from each other. The British poet T. S. Eliot noted, whereas "the distinction between verse and prose is clear, the distinction between poetry and prose is obscure."

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Copy Holding | Copy Reading

"Copy holding" or "copy reading" employs two readers per proof. The first reads the text aloud literally as it appears, usually at a comparatively fast but uniform rate. The second reader follows along and marks any pertinent differences between what is read and what was typeset.
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Critique Rules/Étiquette

A constructive critique would contain some, but not necessarily all of these components: OPENING COMMENTS / INITIAL IMPRESSION || SCENE / SETTING || PLOT || PACING || DESCRIPTION || POINT OF VIEW || CHARACTER || DIALOGUE || SPELLING / GRAMMAR || OVERALL IMPRESSION || CLOSING COMMENTS. The PDF file attached provides additional detail.
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Plot | Narrative
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Story Structure

Most forms of narrative fall under four main categories: linear narrative, nonlinear narrative, interactive narration, and interactive narrative. Linear narrative is the most common form of narration, where events are largely portrayed in a chronological order telling the events in the order in which they occurred.
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Grammar

In linguistics, the grammar of a natural language is its set of structural constraints on speakers' or writers' composition of clauses, phrases, and words.
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Verb Tenses

Verbs come in three tenses: past, present, and future. The past is used to describe things that have already happened (e.g., earlier in the day, yesterday, last week, three years ago). The present tense is used to describe things that are happening right now, or things that are continuous. The future tense describes things that have yet to happen (e.g., later, tomorrow, next week, next year, three years from now).
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Vocabulary

A vocabulary is a set of familiar words within a person's language. A vocabulary, usually developed with age, serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge.
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Scriptwriting

Scriptwriting is the process of writing a screenplay or script for a film, television show, play, or other dramatic performance. The script is a blueprint for the entire production and serves as a guide for the director, actors, and crew. Scriptwriting is a challenging and creative process that requires a combination of storytelling skills, technical knowledge, and an understanding of the industry.

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Songwriting 101

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Dialogue
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Writing Compelling Dialogue

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Chatbots (AI)

In the realm of creative writing, the emergence of chatbots, such as ChatGPT, has sparked a remarkable convergence between artificial intelligence and the art of storytelling. These intelligent conversational agents have become invaluable tools for writers, enabling them to explore new narrative landscapes and engage in dynamic interactions with virtual characters. With their ability to simulate human-like conversations, chatbots have become trusted companions in the creative process, offering inspiration, feedback, and a unique platform for experimenting with dialogue and character development. As writers venture into this exciting frontier, the integration of chatbots in creative writing opens up boundless opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and the exploration of uncharted storytelling territories.

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