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Creative Writing Courses and Ideas: An Online Resource for Writers Online - Thirty Tools for Writers [Author’s note: Of the many things I’ve written for the Poynter website, none has been as popular as my "Twenty Tools for Writers." This list has been quoted, cited, praised, debated, and repurposed by writers, editors, teachers, and other professionals who care about the craft. That folks find these tools useful gives me courage. So I’m adding ten more to my workbench, and sharpening up several others. As you can see, I’m very impressed with myself. At times it helps to think of writing as carpentry. Below is a list of 30 writing and revising tools. Sentences and Paragraphs 1. 2. 3. 4. Language 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Effects 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Structure 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. The Writing Life 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. This list contains tools, not rules. Tags: Writing tips and techniques
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How to Write a Song (with 3 Sample Songs) Three Methods:Sample SongsListen to the MastersLearn the CraftCommunity Q&A From before King David, to the Reformation, to the colonization of the Americas, and into present times, music has been a big part of civilization. The process of creating music has evolved over time—we've developed more words, fine tuned melody, and stacks of Marshall amps that go to 11—but the urge to express ourselves in song remains as strong as ever. Ad Steps Method 1 Listen to the Masters <img alt="Image titled Write a Song Step 1" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">1Work out the melody, if music is what starts to happen in your mind. <img alt="Image titled Write a Song Step 2" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">3Work out the structure. Method 2 Learn the Craft Community Q&A Video Tips
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