Can Watching Television Help Your Writing?
I was surprised to read the title of a blog on Copyblogger called: Three Great Writing Techniques I Found While Watching Television. Surprised because I don’t even own a TV and when I do get to watch it end up congratulating myself for not participating in that wasteland.
None-the-less, guest writer Ryan Imel (who blogs at Theme Playground)spells out three writing techniques he swears he learned watching three different TV shows. He does a great job of showing how to apply these lessons. In fact, the lessons make sense to me even though I’m totally in the dark regarding the shows.
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5 opinions for Can Watching Television Help Your Writing?
Ryan Imel
Nov 27, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you liked it!
Anne Wayman
Nov 27, 2007 at 6:13 pm
:)
Melissa Donovan
Nov 27, 2007 at 11:47 pm
I read the same article today, and I have to say that I often pinpoint techniques and strategies in other media formats which I think can be applied to writing. I often turn to music, books, TV, and film for inspiration and ideas. Thanks for sharing this!
-Melissa Donovan
Writing FORWARD
Anne Wayman
Nov 28, 2007 at 9:55 am
You’re welcome!
Lori
Nov 29, 2007 at 9:13 am
Funny how that media beast bites us all once in a while, Anne. :)) Thanks for the link to a great article.
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