How to Write a Creative Essay
A 3-part course with Singlish to English
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Hi! I am Manoj. My classes are about learning good English – not just to improve grades in school but as a life skill for effective communication. I encourage students to embrace the language and use it to the best of their ability. With clear... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 13 min
- Lessons 3
- Attachment 1
- Exercises 4
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8 CQ
3 Lessons in This Course
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5 minFREEStorytelling lesson 1Free3 CQ
What is creative writing, and how does it differ from other forms of writing? Explore the answers to these questions and more in this introductory lesson.
with Singlish to EnglishWhat is creative writing, and how does it differ from other forms of writing? Explore the answers to these questions and more in this introductory lesson.
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3 minWriting lesson 22 CQ
Do your essays lack flow or sound robotic and monotonous? Learn how to incorporate transitions into your sentences with this quick writing tip.
with Singlish to EnglishDo your essays lack flow or sound robotic and monotonous? Learn how to incorporate transitions into your sentences with this quick writing tip.
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4 minGrammar lesson 33 CQ
This short lesson covers the importance of sentence construction and helps you understand and apply the four types of sentences in your writing.
with Singlish to EnglishThis short lesson covers the importance of sentence construction and helps you understand and apply the four types of sentences in your writing.
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8 minWriting lesson5 CQ
One of the first (and most difficult) things you must learn in grammar school writing is how to write a summary of a passage. Learn 5 easy steps in this lesson.
with Singlish to EnglishOne of the first (and most difficult) things you must learn in grammar school writing is how to write a summary of a passage. Learn 5 easy steps in this lesson.
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5 minWriting lesson3 CQ
In this English language lesson, you’ll learn how to understand idioms like “easy as pie” and “icing on the cake.” Great for kids or English language learners.
with Singlish to EnglishIn this English language lesson, you’ll learn how to understand idioms like “easy as pie” and “icing on the cake.” Great for kids or English language learners.
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10126 min10-part Storytelling course68 CQ
This course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
with T. P. JaggerThis course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
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22 minFREEStorytelling courseFree12 CQ
In this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
with Jeff HobbsIn this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
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64 minFREEStorytelling courseFree20 CQ
From coming up with an idea to character development to publishing, discover what it takes to tell a powerful story with best-selling author Barry Eisler.
with Barry EislerFrom coming up with an idea to character development to publishing, discover what it takes to tell a powerful story with best-selling author Barry Eisler.
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311 min3-part Storytelling course7 CQ
Regardless of your own literary tastes, understanding the fundamental elements of a story can help you critically analyze what you are reading. In this course, learn to read with an eye for detail!
with Ben DavisRegardless of your own literary tastes, understanding the fundamental elements of a story can help you critically analyze what you are reading. In this course, learn to read with an eye for detail!
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826 min8-part Storytelling course19 CQ
The biggest difference between mediocre public speakers and great communicators is the ability to tell stories. Learn how to share interesting, understandable, and memorable stories in this course.
with TJ WalkerThe biggest difference between mediocre public speakers and great communicators is the ability to tell stories. Learn how to share interesting, understandable, and memorable stories in this course.
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10126 min10-part Storytelling course68 CQ
This course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
with T. P. JaggerThis course provides tips for every step of the creative writing process to hook readers with strong opening lines, keep them reading with a powerful plot, and satisfy them with an effective ending.
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12132 min12-part Grammar course73 CQ
Clear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
with Stuart Mill EnglishClear writing matters because ideas matter! In this comprehensive writing course, learn about brevity, style, grammar, tone, and structure, and use a rubric to evaluate your own writing.
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22 minFREEStorytelling courseFree12 CQ
In this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
with Jeff HobbsIn this conversation, Jeff Hobbs, author of "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace," shares the process of writing the nonfiction book about his friend.
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414 min4-part Grammar course9 CQ
Understand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
with Ben DavisUnderstand the sentence-level grammar we use to write and speak every day, focusing on punctuation, sentence structure, and parts of speech. These concepts will build your skill as a writer or editor!
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10118 min10-part ESL course61 CQ
Punctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!
with How to SpellPunctuation adds clarity, complexity, and rhythm to writing. We also depend on it to create meaning, and to make writing easier to read. In this course from How to Spell, make punctuation your friend!