Writing Vocabulary 2010

Writing Vocabulary


Writing skills are developed through consistent practice and guts. It entails a lot of editing and revisions. Sometimes one is not satisfied at all. But then, there are many ways to improve writing.

Like speaking, reading, and listening; writing involves the work of the senses. Moreover, it needs more than just looking, but going beyond and imagining. Details are crucial because there are hundreds of readers. It is the writer’s responsibility to give good and helpful materials to everyone.

Ideas are generated from journal writing, mapping, clustering words, brainstorming, listing examples, word prompts, or free writing, among others. Now, because of modern technology visuals create varied ideas for new materials.

Check this out: 10 writing words frequently used


1. journal A journal is a written account of any event, place, or person. It can be a web log, a diary, a lecture, schedules, and /or an academic notebook. Take note of Virginia Woolf’s and Anne Frank’s diaries. Live journals are also available online. Journals will be helpful for writing practice.

2. feature article Something that is informative, helpful and novel is the standard feature article. In today’s global community, the feature article is one of the most in-demand-commodities. A good feature article must conform to the basic standards of grammar and writing structure. Check out the latest on “Ezine Articles.
3. fiction A fiction is a short story that is a product of imagination. The fiction story roots from an idea that involves a theme, a plot with conflict, a climax and a denouement, characters, point of view, setting, and dialogue and symbols.

4. creative nonfiction Creative Nonfiction is the art of writing facts. It includes: journals, biographies, essays, book reviews, and film reviews, among others. Creative Nonfiction can be considered part of fine art, just like fiction.

5. a news story A news story answers the question words : what, when, where, why and how. The first paragraph of the news is called the lead paragraph. It contains the exact details of a story that is timely/ current.

6. testimony A testimony is that part of nonfiction that tells about an event, especially in a person’s life that makes a turning point. A testimony serves as inspiration to readers. A testimony must be candid.

7. sentence A sentence is a group of words that has a complete idea. The simple sentence has a subject and a predicate.

8. monologue A monologue, in drama, is a speech by a single actor. It is a speech you make to yourself. Laugh, and think about talking to yourself.

9. film The art or business of moving pictures. The film involves scriptwriting and dialogues. Just like fiction, the film starts from an idea.

10. writer A writer is someone who is involved in the craft, business, or art of writing.

Make sentences from these words. Practice. We shall write.

Copyright Rose Flores - Martinez, 2010
http://rfvietnamrose09.blogspot.com
2.19.2010

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