Effective Drafting Techniques
Writing Topic: 22 of 300
"An architect's most useful tools are an eraser at the drafting board, and a wrecking ball at the site."
- Frank Lloyd Wright
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Pre-writing Strategies
Writing Topic: 21 of 300
"I at once commenced the ascent through a shower of arrows."
-George Crook
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Engaging International Audiences.
Writing Topic: 20 of 300
"The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation, ........... an interplay between countries that represents the best in all of us."
- John Williams
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Writing for Social Media Followers.
Writing Topic: 19 of 300
"Social media is a very powerful tool. It also gives power to tools."
-Chris Young
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Appealing to Emotional Readers.
Writing Topic: 18 of 300
"Rational thoughts never drive people's creativity the way emotions do."
- Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Persuading Skeptical Readers
Writing Topic: 16 of 300
"Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense."
- Carl Sagan
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Writing for a Niche Market
Writing Topic: 15 of 300
"There's no path to success. Everyone constructs their own path. The important thing is to follow your heart. Find your niche, is my best advice."
- Karol G
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Addressing a General Audience
Writing Topic: 14 of 300
"You can never underestimate the stupidity of the general public."
- Scott Adams
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Writing for Professional Readers
Writing Topic: 13 of 300
"Among my European ancestors were piano builders, goldsmiths, and vintners, but, to the best of my knowledge, no professionals of any kind."
- Herbert A. Simon
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Engaging a Young Adult Audience
Writing Topic: 12 of 300
"Why are young adults so self-centered and always seeking instant gratification? Because older adults, often in positions of power, paint them that way."
-Raymond Arroyo
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Tailoring Content for Children
Writing Topic: 11 of 300
"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings."
- Goethe
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Pacing in Storytelling
Writing Topic: 10 of 300
"Language description and metaphors seem readily available. The things I have to work harder at are plot, pacing, and form."
-Sarah Hall
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Mastering Show Don't Tell
Writing Topic: 9 of 300
"Show respect to all people, but grovel to none."
- Tecumseh
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Integrating Dialogue and Action
Writing Topic: 8 of 300
"In 'Tom and Jerry,' there was hardly any dialogue at all. It was all action. It required a great many drawings to make."
- William Hanna
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Building Suspense in Writing
Writing Topic: 7 of 300
"Even cowards can endure hardship; only the brave can endure suspense."
- Mignon McLaughlin
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Using Foreshadowing Effectively
Writing Topic: 6 of 300
"Shadows cannot see themselves in the mirror of the sun."
- Evita Peron
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Developing a Distinct Narrative Voice
Writing Topic: 5 of 300
"Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind - even if your voice shakes."
-Maggie Kuhn
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Crafting Unique Characters
Writing Topic: 4 of 300
"Always remember that you are absolutely unique.
Just like everyone else."
- Margaret Mead
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Symbolism in short stories
Topics in Writing: Topic 3 of 300.
"In terms of the symbolism, I think that if you do it right, writing is a bit like dreaming."
-Steven Knight
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The Role of Imagery in Poetry
Writing topic 2 of 300.
"Each word bears its weight, so you have to read my poems quite slowly."
-Anne Stevenson
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Metaphors in Fiction
Topics in Writing: Topic 1 of 300.
"Metaphors have a way of holding the most truth in the least space."
-Orson Scott Card
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