WEEK 1

1 - Introduction - Who are we?

https://youtu.be/UWmMGZvuSuQ

2 - Introduction - What is Creative and Business Writing?

https://youtu.be/ASJpxPM1-xk

3 - Introduction - Different Types and Genres of Writing

https://youtu.be/NtzN5pDBYqQ

4 - Introduction - Why would you want to Write?

https://youtu.be/adyoI8QDWMc

5 - Introduction - How can Writing Make you Money?

https://youtu.be/Pe91ViV8FnE

6 - Let’s Get Writing - What is Fiction Writing?

https://youtu.be/m3Tv6r3eXVs

7 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Comedy

https://youtu.be/__B0-esTenU

8 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Comedy-Applications & Techniques (Part I)

https://youtu.be/SQ1l5_kUJak

9 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Comedy-Applications & Techniques (Part II)
https://youtu.be/Cc4sB85xCK0

10 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Suspense/Horror

https://youtu.be/ZpOxNAPzp2E

11 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Suspense/Horror-Applications & Techniques (Part I)

https://youtu.be/gYSIk5HHMR0

12 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Suspense/Horror-Applications & Techniques (Part II)

https://youtu.be/R1bdZMMGuNg

13 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Sarcasm

https://youtu.be/WFPPYwPRO64

14 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Sarcasm-Applications & Techniques

https://youtu.be/GjiXjpNQ5so

WEEK 2

15 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Drama

https://youtu.be/yLXrFg6YkEI

16 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Drama-Applications & Techniques (Part I)

https://youtu.be/x45YU1qb938

17 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Drama-Applications & Techniques (Part II)
https://youtu.be/iWyDH15lKKQ

18 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Poetry

https://youtu.be/B5b-n2zQhjs

19 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Poetry-Applications & Techniques (Part I)

https://youtu.be/owLOK6coxKE

20 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Poetry-Applications & Techniques (Part II)

https://youtu.be/MSQoy3I21cI

21 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Poetry-Applications & Techniques (Part III)

https://youtu.be/v0yEKEghsEc

22 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Limericks & Jingles

https://youtu.be/d7pDyyyIzdI

23 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Limericks & Jingles-Applications & Techniques (Part I)

https://youtu.be/yaIxbmOAGNg

24 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Limericks & Jingles-Applications & Techniques (Part II)

https://youtu.be/QAu5Z97eBxc

25 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Greeting Cards

https://youtu.be/qLp6yMbL6wg

26 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Fiction: Greeting Cards-Applications & Techniques

https://youtu.be/F1ayVLRQ7wg
27 - Let’s Get Writing - What is Non Fiction Writing?

https://youtu.be/KTnMVb68nOQ

28 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Narrative Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/2ccoRbmP850

WEEK 3

29 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Creative Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/xXMQb27JZ-Y

30 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Creative Non Fiction: Biography

https://youtu.be/tXVS-AQiCJA

31 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Expository Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/rHK8rEm5Jg0

32 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Informational Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/eqXoxLzy8I0

33 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Persuasive Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/1U81j680oIU

34 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Argumentative Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/pCuS6lxJi9Q
35 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Descriptive Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/ZLSotu0A8ys

36 - Let’s Get Writing - Writing Illustrative Non Fiction

https://youtu.be/9fEJ3o0cTxw

37 - Phases of Writing - Introduction to Phases of Writing

https://youtu.be/1eArUYC0SdQ

38 - Phases of Writing - Practicing while Unemployed

https://youtu.be/jSZCPw_01EI

39 - Phases of Writing - Importance and Strategies of Planning

https://youtu.be/RTBugSOmJNA

40 - Phases of Writing - Why Research?

https://youtu.be/cvIhQ4FGVpk

41 - Phases of Writing - Strategies for Research

https://youtu.be/T3u-CLgJYJU

42 - Phases of Writing - Conducting an Interview

https://youtu.be/bifL6tehoec

WEEK 4
43 - Phases of Writing - Discussion with Novelist, Short-story Writer on Phases of Writing

https://youtu.be/mr8phvVtByI

44 - Phases of Writing - Organizing the Text

https://youtu.be/B5O0mwrZOwA

45 - Phases of Writing - Writing, Finding your Flow, Facing Writer’s Block

https://youtu.be/kYgPOnPxqa0

46 - Phases of Writing - Practical Guide to Breaking Writer's Block

https://youtu.be/p28fcfwq37M

47 - Phases of Writing - Why Review, Evaluate, Edit and Rewrite?

https://youtu.be/gfIFhk1Havk

48 - Phases of Writing - Criteria for Editing

https://youtu.be/0HYvxT4NNTM

49 - Phases of Writing - Why Rewrite: Finding the Motivation

https://youtu.be/6_NzO2_Ug8A

50 - Phases of Writing - Summary of Phases of Writing

https://youtu.be/r4H7X1cnut4

51 - Phases of Writing - Text Evaluation: Stories

https://youtu.be/f9xHeMwIIAE

52 - Phases of Writing - Text Evaluation: Fact Based Articles

https://youtu.be/HKpKMEdIp9s

53 - Phases of Writing - Text Evaluation: Business Writing (Reports, Proposals, etc.)

https://youtu.be/Vlr8XzII9fc

54 - Grammar and Punctuations - Introduction & Importance

https://youtu.be/9Hk0aZccxjw

55 - Grammar and Punctuations - Reading for Better Grammar & Writing

https://youtu.be/wGEjRJrOXRU

56 - Grammar and Punctuations - Reading for Writing: Samples and Strategies

https://youtu.be/kxAOHFuV0F4

57 - Grammar and Punctuations - Verbs

https://youtu.be/iMFjfzOVcD8

WEEK 5

58 - Grammar and Punctuations - Nouns

https://youtu.be/rWHwq47UWtg

59 - Grammar and Punctuations - Adjectives

https://youtu.be/qmpiXor5b0E

60 - Grammar and Punctuations - Adverbs

https://youtu.be/K0nL1ZlEAY4
61 - Grammar and Punctuations - Use of Punctuation, Common Errors

https://youtu.be/uhoFzEUThaE

62 - Grammar and Punctuations - Use of Capitalization

https://youtu.be/u6CrGqx80eA

63 - Grammar and Punctuations - Use of Pronouns

https://youtu.be/F5ccOVEXrDQ

64 - Grammar and Punctuations - Use of Conjunctions

https://youtu.be/mZtlAyIz_LU

65 - Grammar and Punctuations - Correct Usage of Verb Tenses

https://youtu.be/9cWhCQz89vo

66 - Grammar and Punctuations - Sentence Structure & Personal Style

https://youtu.be/jEbx0mOSm_E

67 - Grammar and Punctuations - Opening Sentences

https://youtu.be/WohE8ZMV1VM

68 - Grammar and Punctuations - Parallel Structure

https://youtu.be/RWYa60SIpFk

69 - Grammar and Punctuations - Using Parts of Speech for Sentence Variation

https://youtu.be/dhtGRtMsVAQ

70 - What is Mainstream Media?

https://youtu.be/M9mJ-ArTbvc

71 - Types of Writing Requirements for Mainstream Media

https://youtu.be/-k7p99o0frA

WEEK 6

72 - What is Writing for Entertainment?

https://youtu.be/G72kNv2G96Q

73 - What is Writing for Entertainment?: Applications & Techniques

https://youtu.be/DhCxs6txRMA

74 - What is Writing for Information and News?

https://youtu.be/DQUHK2MvGJo

75 - What is Writing for Information and News?: Applications & Techniques

https://youtu.be/LA8YnFNNcB0

76 - What is Writing for Investigation and Reviews?

https://youtu.be/Rq81m03oJco

77 - Writing Scripts for TV, Cinema and Radio

https://youtu.be/EELMeGQ91Nk

78 - Writing for TV & Radio News

https://youtu.be/vx8pCjVVluc

79 - Writing for TV & Radio News: Applications & Techniques

https://youtu.be/pYfI2Zdz_D8

80 - Writing for TV & Radio Talk Shows

https://youtu.be/tg7UpOon0no

81 - Writing a Press Release

https://youtu.be/zLMIGSWEKb4

82 - Writing a Media Alert

https://youtu.be/y2mznwfe6t4

83 - Writing an Article and Photo ops for Print

https://youtu.be/JlNvmczpgsQ

84 - Writing an Op-ed

https://youtu.be/Cybjm1_T-eI

85 - Writing an Editorial and Letter to the Editor

https://youtu.be/6qFcGq7qkD0

WEEK 7

86 - Writing for Online Media - What is Online Media and Importance of Content Marketing in Online
Media
https://youtu.be/SQ9u7cSQRvA

87 - Writing for Online Media - Types of Online Media Writings and their Requirements

https://youtu.be/8AnhNPskmkU

88 - Writing for Online Media - Writing Entertainment Website Content

https://youtu.be/Y9-l0njC0hA

89 - Writing for Online Media - Writing Information for Website Content

https://youtu.be/ZoPFRneENrE

90 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for SEO and SEM

https://youtu.be/KE8z4eq3Xas

91 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for Static Graphic Online Content

https://youtu.be/wl1vJeZKg10

92 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for Video Online Content

https://youtu.be/hReCJ6RHXD8

93 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for Animations/Infographics Content

https://youtu.be/c2YAMxiDiy8

94 - Writing for Online Media - Writing and Responding to Comments and Messages

https://youtu.be/T19RV4OftmI

95 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for Facebook - Status, Top Text and FB Ads

https://youtu.be/eAzqRKZnZKA
96 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for Instagram

https://youtu.be/7FnHs323VeA

97 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for Twitter

https://youtu.be/plQY148I_zA

98 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for Snapchat

https://youtu.be/weri4iKBl9I

99 - Writing for Online Media - Writing for WhatsApp

https://youtu.be/HqzUgWjB8_s

WEEK 8

100 - Copywriting - What is Copywriting?

https://youtu.be/OqAZkoTu7oc

101 - Copywriting - Types of Copywriting

https://youtu.be/R5Mn1CQVcWc

102 - Copywriting - What does a Copywriter do?

https://youtu.be/28Zmc16X28Q

103 - Copywriting - How to Craft Compelling Copy?

https://youtu.be/VpBxxLl9adI

104 - Copywriting - Writing Taglines

https://youtu.be/RsHD7rEonW4

105 - Copywriting - Writing Slogans

https://youtu.be/zIqHNGA12Js

106 - Copywriting - Writing Copy for the Online Media

https://youtu.be/OoBJOfb2B8Q

107 - Copywriting - 10 killer Copywriting Tips

https://youtu.be/onNW8UFdk7Q

108 - Copywriting - Difference between Content Marketing and Copywriting

https://youtu.be/-NaqbzmJ5p8

109 - Copywriting - Blogging versus Copywriting: What is the Difference?

https://youtu.be/oB37r2lWYRw

110 - Copywriting - 5 Essential Skills for Copywriters

https://youtu.be/Ev5cbhIOKIo

111 - Copywriting - Most famous Taglines/Slogans

https://youtu.be/HVL1RvLvxT4

WEEK 9

112 - Everyday Creativity - What is Creativity?

https://youtu.be/1-C-sRHoj-o

113 - Everyday Creativity - 12 Traits of Creative people

https://youtu.be/_m8IsOzPL0c

114 - Everyday Creativity - Mental Habits to Engender Creativity

https://youtu.be/_pXhjUdVOu0

115 - Everyday Creativity - Think Like a Winner

https://youtu.be/H0Tq7LAksAA

116 - Everyday Creativity - Tips for Visualizing/Imagining

https://youtu.be/VLbc0JJq-Uo

117 - Everyday Creativity - Value of Synthesis

https://youtu.be/UdJ2UzbPy9Q

118 - Everyday Creativity - Engendering Creativity

https://youtu.be/wIVfYNNbm00

119 - Everyday Creativity - Finding your Voice, Enriching your Text

https://youtu.be/7xFgK6Pc7mE

120 - Everyday Creativity - Synonyms & their Appropriate Use

https://youtu.be/gi7XfIRhu9Y

121 - Everyday Creativity - Importance of Personal Stories

https://youtu.be/z_trCa3mbUs
122 - Everyday Creativity - Importance of Visual Creativity

https://youtu.be/vtG1rpOlvzk

123 - Everyday Creativity - Photography Basics

https://youtu.be/um9aGiUBx2k

124 - Everyday Creativity - Practical Tips for Photography

https://youtu.be/6U47FF8ElHM

125 - Everyday Creativity - Infographics: Why and How?

https://youtu.be/DrWFpqqVXhI

WEEK 10

126 - Presentation Skills - What is a Presentation and How is it Different from Other Forms of Writing?

https://youtu.be/DjOK3Pe7OYg

127 - Presentation Skills - How to Think Presentations?

https://youtu.be/gf3VEoIjodo

128 - Presentation Skills - What are the Components of a Presentation?

https://youtu.be/g2cTNr2iNZQ

129 - Presentation Skills - How to Write Headings?

https://youtu.be/Qm0mHsaEW_E

130 - Presentation Skills - How to Write the Body Text?

https://youtu.be/bu3-MUDZFm4

131 - Presentation Skills - How to Make a Basic Presentation in PowerPoint? (part I)

https://youtu.be/N3EdTC2MIB0

132 - Presentation Skills - How to Make a Basic Presentation in PowerPoint? (part II)

https://youtu.be/twyZl2nN538

133 - Presentation Skills - What are Prezi Presentations?

https://youtu.be/mQD0yo2aKiU

134 - Presentation Skills - How to Write for Prezi?

https://youtu.be/5ON5xs3LTI8

135 - Presentation Skills - How to Make a Prezi Presentation? (part I)

https://youtu.be/VjOWhaS8d_s

136 - Presentation Skills - How to Make a Prezi Presentation? (part II)

https://youtu.be/3Yh_HBUVvMY

137 - Business Writing - Introduction to Forms of Business Writing

https://youtu.be/khcBcN9N7cM

138 - Business Writing - Writing a Proposal

https://youtu.be/C8-3GcfcaJo

139 - Business Writing - Sample Proposals

https://youtu.be/tYNtC5qxUgg
140 - Business Writing - Grammar Rules, Vocabulary for Proposals

https://youtu.be/op3WESDCW3c

141 - Business Writing - Emails: Objectives, Opening, Closing & Main Paragraph Organizing

https://youtu.be/J41iXHebUaM

WEEK 11

142 - Business Writing - Common Punctuation and Grammatical Errors in Emails

https://youtu.be/QirQzghmPus

143 - Business Writing - Effective Subject Lines for Emails

https://youtu.be/y6-HmH0pMAg

144 - Business Writing - Emails for Request, Apology, Announcement: Introduction

https://youtu.be/0g7EHzyGOAI

145 - Business Writing - Email Etiquettes

https://youtu.be/4NAgHvWNMaU

146 - Business Writing - Types of Reports

https://youtu.be/rbVSoX0XOmc

147 - Business Writing - Strategies for Report Writing

https://youtu.be/rbVSoX0XOmc

148 - Business Writing - Sample Texts from Reports

https://youtu.be/-fVufhOz7Ek

149 - Business Writing - Process & Parts of Report Writing

https://youtu.be/jLIs8yDAsHY

150 - Business Writing - Grammar & Vocabulary for Report Writing

https://youtu.be/JIMFwUmcd-M

151 - Business Writing - Resume Planning

https://youtu.be/6BkL7tXTXpY

152 - Business Writing - Resume Format

https://youtu.be/hNjfFTg8Kt0

153 - Business Writing - Resume Content

https://youtu.be/kzgipCfGDyo

154 - Business Writing - Cover Letter

https://youtu.be/MHF1mg9OtlI

155 - Business Writing - Portfolio: Introduction & Objectives

https://youtu.be/vlZ2I5NSAmA

156 - Business Writing - How to Make a Portfolio?

https://youtu.be/-Vv9eIfG-Us

157 - Business Writing - Sample Portfolios

https://youtu.be/jKEXXwbHbdw
158 - Business Writing - Online Avenues for Posting Portfolios

https://youtu.be/PlAA-WBUnqk

WEEK 12

159 - Blogging - Quotes on Writing from the Experts

https://youtu.be/0TsUZOv5P98

160 - Blogging - Skills for Creative Writing: Observation, Analysis, Forming Opinions, Synthesis

https://youtu.be/xh1FWTsMJ_s

161 - Blogging - Self-Assessment for Creative Writing Skills

https://youtu.be/eTkEt7ZnYgA

162 - Blogging - Types of Blogs 1

https://youtu.be/kTuVhRLQ114

163 - Blogging - Types of Blogs 2

https://youtu.be/rTjpUACdumU

164 - Blogging - Types of Blogs 3

https://youtu.be/oJMgHxLK_gQ

165 - Blogging - Types of Blogs 4

https://youtu.be/KyceTemCXJk
166 - Blogging - Types of Blogs 5

https://youtu.be/nauZNFk1FrA

167 - Blogging - Tips to Keep in Mind

https://youtu.be/U1OnMv0PJE8

168 - Blogging - Time Management & Lifestyle Choices for Bloggers

https://youtu.be/498LouX--rE

169 - Blogging - Blogging as a Freelancer: Websites & Marketplaces

https://youtu.be/BLRdIa-ywAE

170 - Blogging - Setting up Your Own Blog: WordPress, BlogSpot

https://youtu.be/x47qh71QiuY

171 - Blogging - Writing Jobs for Everyone

https://youtu.be/Mtw5S0hyJEk

172 - Blogging - Monetizing your Blog, Setting Realistic Expectations

https://youtu.be/RX-4kmHpkR8

173 - Blogging - Guest Speaker, Expert Blogger

https://youtu.be/jpaW0zoUQ_E

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Description: Blog writers use gifs usually to create humour. These can easily be downloaded from the
above link. (Visual creativity).

URL: https://learn.lexiconic.net/elementsofpoetry.htm

Description: The link shares the elements of Poetry

URL: https://mashable.com/article/free-ebooks/#h0oxaupSmZqE

Description: Find 10 places to download free books in this article from Mashable! (Google e-books does
not have a service in Pakistan yet)

URL: https://momanddadmoney.com/

Description: a blog on financing for couples who have young children, along with tutorials and other
paid services. Description: A blog about health especially dental hygiene (Types of blogs 2)

URL: https://muckrack.com/journalists

Description: A website for journalists to post their portfolios (How to make a portfolio)

URL: https://neilpatel.com/blog

Description: Blog on marketing your digital presence (Types of blogs 4)

URL: https://online.photoscissors.com/how-to-change-background-online

Description: If you want to change the background of a photo, there are some very easy options here. (
Practical tips for photography)

URL: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/623/01/

Description: Examples of parallel structure. Also a good resource for other grammar advice

URL: https://penlighten.com/list-of-descriptive-adjectives

Description: List of interesting adjectives. (Adjectives)

URL: https://pinchofyum.com/
Description: A food blog Description: A blog about health especially dental hygiene (Types of blogs 2)

URL: https://pixabay.com/en/

Description: The pictures are free and you don’t have to give credit to the photographer. (Blog writing
tips)

URL: https://quizlet.com/857862/adjectives-for-describing-landscapes-flash-cards/

Description: The link above give adjectives to describe places and natural landscape.

URL: https://recyclenation.com/blog/

Description: A blog on waste reduction through recycling Description: A blog about health especially
dental hygiene (Types of blogs 2)

URL: https://resumegenius.com/resume-formats

Description: Tips for resume writing (Resume content)

URL: https://searchengineland.com/complete-guide-optimizing-content-seo-checklist-269884

Description: Writing for SEO

URL: https://socialtriggers.com/about/

Description: Link to check trends and popular topics on the internet to choose topics for blogs (types of
blogs 2)

URL:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5612f752e4b02bdcb2d4e803/t/57c5bb44bebafbf6741e0022/14
72576325500/Billard%2C+2016b.pdf

Description: The link shares writing for Mainstream Media

URL: https://stickybranding.com/blog/

Description: Example of promotional/ branding blog (Types of blogs 4)

URL: https://thewritelife.com/

Description: A blog by a published author featuring advice on different aspects of writing. Description: A
blog about health especially dental hygiene (Types of blogs 2)

URL: https://thewritelife.com/freelance-portfolio-sites/

Description: Blog about portfolio development online options (How to make a portfolio)

URL: https://urdumom.com/

Description: A lifestyle blog focusing on Urdu, Pakistani traditions and recipes etc (Types of blogs 1)

URL: https://venngage.com/blog/infographic-resume-template/

Description: Blog and templates on using infographic formats to make resumes

URL: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopfamily.html

Description: The most commonly used link for editing photos. It requires a small fee, but you can try it
for free before you decide to pay. ( Practical tips for photography)

URL: https://www.amarpreetkaur.com/blog/a-weekend-project-orange-time

Description: A blog on how to share your hobbies

URL: https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/

Description: You can design your own infographics here, using any of the given templates for different
purposes.(Infographics, why and how).

URL: https://www.carspiritpk.com/

Description: A blog for automobile lovers Description: A blog about health especially dental hygiene
(Types of blogs 2)

URL: https://www.clippings.me/writing-portfolio-examples

Description: Guidance and samples for online portfolios (How to make a portfolio)

URL: https://www.digitalvidya.com/blog/how-to-write-well-for-online-media/

Description: The link shares how to write for online media

URL: https://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/grammar/adjectives/places/words-for-
describing-places.html

Description: The link above give adjectives to describe places and natural landscapes. (Adjectives)

URL: https://www.flickr.com/

Description: Images can be used if credit is given (Blog writing tips)

URL: https://www.gettyimages.com/

Description: The pictures are free. All you have to do is click on the embed icon and paste the code with
your post. (Blog writing tips)

URL: https://www.gimp.org/

Description: This is a free forum for editing photos. (Practical tips for photography)

URL: https://www.hloom.com/

Description: Free MS office templates for resumes, cover letter, flyers, surveys, reports (Writing
resumes)

URL: https://www.hubspot.com/blog-topic-generator

Description: Hubspot asks you to give 3 nouns and get 5 suggested topics on them (Blog writing tips)

URL: https://www.journoportfolio.com/
Description: Guidance and samples for online portfolios (How to make a portfolio)

URL: https://www.managementstudyguide.com/search_results.htm?cx=partner-pub-
6609872007655677%3Aqv5toy7ma7n&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=resume&sa=Search

Description: Tips for resume writing (Resume content)

URL: https://www.nadiyanajib.com/

Description: A lifestyle blog on travel, family, relationships etc. (Monetising your blog)

URL: https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/eight-rules-for-writing-fiction

Description: The link shares eight Rules to Writing Fiction

URL: https://www.orawellness.com/blog/

Description: A blog about health especially dental hygiene (Types of blogs 2)

URL: https://www.outstyle.com

Description: Fashion blog (Types of blogs 3)

URL: https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/news/

Description: A blog for automobile lovers Description: A blog about health especially dental hygiene
(Types of blogs 2)

URL: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl

Description: Tips on applied grammar for practical tips on the use of grammar

URL: https://www.quicksprout.com/blog/

Description: Link to check trends and popular topics on the internet to choose topics for blogs (types of
blogs 2)

URL: https://www.semrush.com/

Description: Link to check trends and popular topics on the internet to choose topics for blogs
(Monetising your blog, types of blogs 2)

URL: https://www.shriyasamavai.com/blog

Description: Photo blog as a personal journal (Types of blogs 5)

URL: https://www.sortlist.com/branding/pakistan-pk/works

Description: Example of promotional/ branding blog (Types of blogs 4)

URL: https://www.thesaurus.com/

Description: This site helps you find words of the same meaning and build your vocabulary.(Synonyms
and their appropriate use)
URL: https://www.uvm.edu/wid/writingcenter/tutortips/nonfiction.html

Description: The link shares some tips for Non-Fiction Creative Writing

URL: https://www.uvm.edu/wid/writingcenter/tutortips/WritingCreativePage.pdf

Description: The link shares some tricks and tips on creative writing

URL: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Biography

Description: The link shares how to write a biography

URL: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Comedy

Description: The link shares how to write Comedy

URL: https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Dramatic-Story

Description: The link shares how to write Drama

URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuDUW0Y6IQZYDvH1QQBsgA

Description: Travel and friendship related video blog (vlog) by Irfan Junejo (Types of blogs 5)

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syuwXYpV4zA

Description: The link shares some how to improve your creative writing

URL: https://youtu.be/uzw0-KkkRHE

Description: Desi bombshell, a humorous take on the problems of a young educated female (Types of
blogs 5)

URL: https://zety.com/resume-templates

Description: Tips for resume writing (Resume content)

FAQ's

Question: How is Creative writing different from other forms of Writing?

Answer: Creative writing is written to entertain and educate people. We enjoy reading because we get a
certain pleasure which we can’t get from reading technical writing. Technical writing is written to inform
and sometimes to motivate or convince the reader about something in particular. Academic or scholarly
writing on the other hand is more standardized. It is more organized and formatted, and the evidence
used as support must come from concrete sources. The writer needs to prove that whatever is being
stated is factual and correct. The sources should be properly cited. In academic writing, questions must
be answered and Ideas need to be explained.
Question: What kind of skills will you gain from this course?

Answer: The course will provide competency in writing different forms of Creative Writing. Tips and
techniques will be shared to enable the students to successfully complete writing assignments.

Question: What kind of jobs will I be able to do after taking this course?

Answer: After completing the course you will be able to apply for any writing jobs. The most popular are
journalism, technical writing, magazine writing, ghost writing, editing, online media content writing,
blogging, website content writing, report writing, research assistants and editors.

Question: Is Creative Writing a Reliable and Consistent Profession?

Answer: As we become more and more reliant on technology, the written word is becoming more and
more important and consequently there is a growing need for writers. Creative writing is a profitable job
and also allows the flexibility of working from home as a freelancer.

Question: On which platforms I can apply as a creative writing freelancer?

Answer: The most popular freelance platforms for writers are guru.com, upwork.com, fiverr.com,
freelancer.com, demand studios, problogger jobs, online writing jobs, writer bay, freelance writing gigs,
workana.com, and more.

Question: Will I be able to find writing-related assignments on freelancing websites according to my

interests?

Answer: Absolutely, there are so many tasks for which clients need writers. These include: writing song
lyrics, story through text message dialogue, Wikipedia page, obituary, shoppable lists, scripts, proposals,
editing or reviewing a book manuscript, writing a novel, to name a few. The topics range from IT,
business, travel, medicine, health and fitness, to parenting, personal experience etc. However, it is good
to step out of your comfort zone a little and take up assignments that you need to research and learn
for, instead of waiting for jobs that you can easily complete.

Question: Is creativity something you are born with? I am not sure if I am a creative person or not.

Answer: Everyone is born with creativity and then we forget to be creative. There are sessions in this
course which have been designed to teach you simple and fuss-free ways to get back in touch with your
creativity. There are simple practice exercises that you can do in your routine life to get in the habit of
observing life around you, processing the information you collect in imaginative ways to produce
interesting content for readers.

Question: To be a good writer, is it important to know the names and definitions of parts of speech?

Answer: The course teaches practical tips to improve your writing by looking at the building blocks of
writing, i.e. words and parts of speech. It is not important to remember the names and definitions of
nouns, adjectives etc. as long as you know their functions and their use. Effective writers need to know
the effect of using these differently so they can choose these words smartly.

Question: Is good command over language specifically grammar essential for our writing?
Answer: You can seek help from apps recommended in the course to improve the grammar in your text.
While you can make your own blog even if your grammar is not perfect, you will need to have strong
grammar in order to work for an online client. Weak grammar will affect your credibility with your
audience. It will also stop people from fully enjoying your content. Start writing but continue to work on
improving your grammar as well. Correct grammar has a subtle, silent impact on your writing.

Question: How can we define “Creative Writing”?

Answer: Creative writing is any type of writing that goes outside the bounds of normal professional,
journalistic, academic, or technical forms of writing.

Question: What is the difference between Creative and Business writing?

Answer: Both kinds of writing are different from each other. Creative writing is any writing that goes
outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, or technical forms of writing. On the
other hand, business writing is fact-based, predictable and usually includes ask or action at the end.
Business writing is less formal and can use any point of view. Letters, memos, business email, press
releases, executive summaries, and resume writing are examples of business writing.

Question: What is the difference between Comedy, Satire and Sarcasm?

Answer: Comedy is an expression that is funny or comic. The expression might be vocal or visual. There
are a lot of styles and a lot of them have volatile boundaries and overlap each other. Sarcasm is also one
such form. The intention is to deliver a punch without the receiver feeling it instantly, or make the
receiver feel insulted without precisely insulting him/her. Comedy is not dependent on sarcasm but
sarcasm needs some comedy in it. Satire is a genre of literature, and sometimes graphic and performing
arts, in which vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of
shaming individuals, corporations, government, or society itself into improvement.

Question: What is a Syllable?

Answer: A Syllable is a part of a word that contains a single vowel sound and that is pronounced as a
unit. So, for example, the word "Geography" is composed of three syllables: 'geo', 'gra', and 'phy'.
Similarly the word "Handkerchief" is also composed of 3 syllables: 'hand', 'ker', and 'chief'.

Question: What is Iambic Pentameter; Stressed and Unstressed?

Answer: Lambic Pentameter is a type of metric line used in traditional English poetry. The term
describes the rhythm, or meter, established by the words in that line; rhythm is measured in small
groups of syllables called "feet". It is a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short
(or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable, for example Two households, both
alike in dignity.

Question: What is the difference between Biography and Autobiography?

Answer: The main difference between an autobiography and a biography is that the biography is written
by a person that studied a lot about another and an autobiography is written by himself/herself. You can
check further differences online.

Question: What is a Bias?

Answer: Bias means inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way
considered to be unfair.

Question: What is the difference between Interview and Viva?

Answer: The difference between interview and viva is that the interview is an official face-to-face
meeting of important figures while viva is an oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.

Question: How can I create my portfolio as a Creative Writer?

Answer: You can start building your writing portfolio as soon as you will get your first writing assignment
from the client. If you are just beginner, you can start writing on any topic. After completing, save your
written draft to showcase it as a portfolio. On the other hand, you can also write for various kinds of
websites which accept various kinds of writing assignments for free. Or, you can write for your own blog.
But remember, try to read twice and edit where necessary before putting it on your profile as it's your
first impression to show the world that you have the ability to write effective and compelling content.

Question: How can I improve my vocabulary? Can you please share online source for reference?

Answer: If you want to improve your vocabulary, we recommend you to try to follow the below
mentioned practices. - Use New Words. - Read Every Day. - Learn Roots. - Use a Thesaurus. - Develop
Practical Vocabulary. - Learn New Words Every Day. - Look up Words You Don't Know. - Keep a Journal. -
Make Synonym Word Lists - Take a writing course - Edit your own writing - Carry a Dictionary and
Thesaurus with You There are many sources and books available online to improve vocabulary. Check
the following links where you will get the most useful online sources in this regard.
https://wordcounter.net/blog/2014/01/22/1027_25-ways-to-improve-your-writing-vocabulary.html
https://zapier.com/blog/improve-vocabulary-apps/

Question: What is the difference between Column, Essay, and Article?

Answer: An article is any write-up which can be contributed by any writer in a newspaper. Columns are
articles written by some people who have expertise in a particular field like economics, social science,
politics etc. An essay, on the other hand, is a piece of writing that comes usually from an author's
personal point of view. Essays are non-fictional but often subjective; while expository, they can also
include narrative.

Question: What is Copywriting and who is a Copywriter?

Answer: Copywriting is the act of writing text for the purpose of advertising or other forms of marketing.
The product, called copy, is written content that aims to increase brand awareness. A copywriter is a
person who writes the copy for promotional or sales purposes.

Question: What is a Blog, and what is the purpose of making a blog?

Answer: The term "blog" is short for "weblog," which refers to an online journal. Blogs began as
personal mini sites that people used to record their opinions, stories, and other writings as well as
photos and videos. In today's world, there are mainly two types of blogs. One is Personal Blog, and
second is Business Blog. Purpose of Personal Blog: When you write a blog post with purpose, your
readers know it. It shines through in your writing. You are able to meet your readers on a personal level.
This is important as it helps to strengthen trust, which is an essential part of any blog. Purpose of
Business Blog: A blog is meant to generate awareness about you and your brand. It's best used as a tool
to establish authority and make people trust you. Blogging is a great way to help market or promote
yourself or your business, product, or service. There are millions of businesses online that generate a
massive income through blogging.

Question: Can you suggest websites from where I can download free E-books?

Answer: Following is a list of places where you can find free e-books. - Google eBook store - Open
Library - Internet Archive - ManyBooks.net - Free eBooks - LibriVox - PDF Books World - Smashwords -
Scribd - Bookish

Question: What is the basic difference between a Resume and a CV?

Answer: The major differences between CVs and resumes are the length, the purpose, and the layout. A
resume is a brief summary of your skills and experience over one or two pages. On the other hand, a CV
is more detailed and can stretch well beyond two pages.

Question: How I can improve my English pronunciation?

Answer: For improvement in your English language pronunciation, try to adopt the following practices. -
Learn to listen. - Notice how your mouth and lips move. - Pay attention to your tongue. - Break words
down into sounds. - Add stress to sounds and words. - Use pronunciation podcasts and videos. - Record
yourself. - Practice with a buddy.

Question: What is the difference between a Website and a Blog?

Answer: Blogs are a type of website. The only real difference between a blog and other types of website
is that blogs are regularly updated with new content displayed in a reversed chronological order (newer
posts first). Typical websites are static in nature where content is organized in pages, and they are not
updated frequently. Whereas a blog is dynamic, and it is usually updated more frequently. Some
bloggers publish multiple new articles a day.