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 Reasons why writing is important Photo courtesy: Pexels 1. Writing is an Essential Communication Skill This is most likely the most significant reason why writing is vital. If you can't or don't write, you'll probably find it more difficult to communicate with people of various backgrounds. 2.  Writing Every Day Builds Discipline Incorporating a daily writing practice into your morning routine will help you learn how to stay on top of something important.  3.  Creative Writing Engages Both Sides of the Brain The right side of the brain is the more creative side, while the left side is the more analytical and logical side. Writing requires both sides, but above all, creative writing. The right side of the brain processes all visions of what you want to appear on the page, while the left side helps you write down the page in a meaningful way.  4.  Written Word Influences Society Journalists, bloggers, speechwriters... The way we think as a society is largely...

  Elements of a Play Script What is a play script ? It is a play's manuscript, especially as it has been prepared for actors to use during rehearsals. It ​contains: Stage directions for the actors/actresses. The name of the play and the playwright. Acts and scenes. Each scene describes the setting at the start. Characters.  Dialogues. Genres comedy. romance. thriller. tragedy. musical. political. physical. Main elements of a play script 1. Title The play goes by that name. 2. Playwright It is the play's author. 3.  List of characters Participants in the narrative. It appears at the very start of the play's script. 4.   Cast A play's actors and actresses. 5.  Act, scene, and setting The acts are long sections of a play that are usually divided into multiple scenes to break up the play into its main parts. The scenes are more limited segments of a play, typically, every scene happens in one area at a particular time. An act is made up of multiple scenes. The ...

 Challenges faced by Writers 1. Editing while writing The issue: It is impossible to resist the overwhelming urge to go back to the work from the previous day and edit it to perfection. The problem with this is that you could always think of new things to add or take out of a scene, so it would never be perfect. The remedy : When you sit down to work, make it a habit to pick up where you left off. You will be able to disregard the previous work once you have finished what you are currently writing. 2. Research that never ends The issue : Research is crucial. Even better is extensive research. However, you only have so much time to devote to research because you need to write a book. It is a huge problem to get bogged down in research that you will never use. The remedy : Make an effort to give specific research actual time. If you want to finish your research in a timely manner, look for reliable sources. 3. Internet distractions The issue : You find yourself checking your email an...

  How to write a story Image courtesy: pixabay A story is, basically, a record of associated occasions. These occasions can be referenced expressly or suggested.  Every story must contain elements. Elements of a story Setting Plot Conflict Characters Theme 1. Setting The setting of your story is both the actual area and specific moment in which your plot happens. For certain accounts (like the dream books referenced above) setting is an enormous piece of the story. You can construct a totally different world with its own dialects and animals. For this situation, the setting nearly goes about just like own personality in your story. 2. Plot The plot is the occasions or activities that drive your story — it depicts the "what" of your story. The plot tells the peruse what's going on, portrays the issues your characters are attempting to address, and gives the subtitles on how they endeavor to tackle them. A solid, convincing plot is crucial for any story. You don't requ...

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