Improve Your Writing With These Exercises

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • #authortube #booktube #literature #writingadvice #comedy #parody
    It's easy to let things get in the way of writing. Anxiety, the demands of your nine-to-five and breaking both hands in a bar fight can be big obstacles for the aspiring novelist.
    In this video, we'll look at some simple writing exercises that will help you overcome writer's block and hone your skills as a writer. Simple things like writing captions to online photos and composing hardcore Sonic the Hedgehog erotica can be highly beneficial.
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:41 - Title Sequence
    00:52 - Product Placement
    01:40 - Write Fan Fiction
    02:34 - Eavesdrop
    03:14 - Six Word Story
    03:42 - Deprive Your Senses
    04:24 - Write Captions to Photos
    04:46 - Write Slogans
    05:23 - Write Conversation with No Dialogue
    05:51 - Retell a Famous Story
    06:07 - Type Every Third Word of Newspaper Story
    06:16 - Write Poetry
    06:39 - Outro
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Komentáře • 8

  • @rightcliquegod7653
    @rightcliquegod7653 Před měsícem +1

    Solid content man, very informative! I wish you the best of luck.

  • @VinnyRidgeMedia
    @VinnyRidgeMedia Před 23 dny +1

    You've got a good thing going here, Lazarus. Keep it up!!

  • @charlessmyth
    @charlessmyth Před 27 dny

    To my surprise, in addition to C. J. Cherryh, Oklahoma is home to quite an academy of writing expertise and acclaimed writers :-)

  • @rickwrites2612
    @rickwrites2612 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Is the thumbnail a joke? Whatever he's used since 2014, it hasnt helped him finish his series.

    • @DEpublishing
      @DEpublishing  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Actually, I hear the next book's coming out any day now. Just like Half-Life 3, the next Portishead album and the sequel to Master and Commander. Thanks for watching, @rickwrites2612.

  • @TheresaReichley
    @TheresaReichley Před měsícem +2

    Screw poetry. Do a gangster rap. About a medieval battle fought over a sacred duck at the behest of the Pope.

    • @DEpublishing
      @DEpublishing  Před měsícem +2

      I love the idea. Post it in the comments once you've finished writing it.