Category Archives: Rock Soup

How to give a humorous speech:

  A while ago I received some training at a Toastmasters conference and one of the topics was how to do humor speech. Here are some of my notes. –          Check out staney demasky: for http://nonsensetomomsense.com/ blog –          Rely upon … Continue reading

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Screenwriting:

–          By screenwriting software such as final draft, you can be hired to make changes. –          Even scenes of action need to tell the story from the perspective of each participant. –          Best thing for script is white space. –          … Continue reading

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Story versus novel:

More notes from the LTUE writers’ symposium. –          you learn by writing. –          Show stories can create a nice break away from novels. –          Careers are made to novels. –          Stories give you a chance to express yourself creatively. –          … Continue reading

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New writers’ advice:

While attending LTUE last year I took notes on this writers panel ant thought I’d share.   –          keep your job as long as needed as you start your writing career. –          Take care of your equipment mind and body. … Continue reading

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Women in writing:

Notes from a past ltue writer’s conference: –          One characters who make a difference. –          Sherlock Holmes can be different things, eccentric, self-centered, drug addict, but many female. Characters often or not given much flexibility. –          Books is about the … Continue reading

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Social media recommendations:

  These are some notes I took at a previous symposium Most likely 2013. Enjoy. – –          Be like a normal person. –          If you’re passionate about what you feel strongly about twitters the best option. –          Whattepad.com is a … Continue reading

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How do I stand out against the competition:

  These notes may have been from last year’s symposium, I’m not certain, but still good advice about writing. –          Tell a great story. It needs to move the audience emotionally combined to a three of your favorite things pink … Continue reading

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Self-presentation during the speech:

Last night, I competed in a speech contest in Toastmasters. I did well because my two competitors were too long, and there are automatically disqualified. I really hate it when I win by default, rather than by ability. I get … Continue reading

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Detailing a story:

  Quite a number of months ago I attended a day writing seminar, I write. There were some wonderful presentations and here are some notes I took on adding details to a story. -Details can make or break the story. … Continue reading

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Writing White-knuckle suspense:

  Quite a number of months ago I attended a day writing seminar, I write. There were some wonderful presentations and here are some notes I took on suspense fiction. These the suggestions offered by the author Greg Luke.   … Continue reading

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