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- How
to write g-string leads
Steve Buttry of the Omaha World-Herald uses this exercise in a
workshop called "Make Every Word Count" to encourage
writers to write g-string leads instead of suitcase leads.
- My
Favorite Dessert A fun exercise that also provides another
forum to discuss the importance of critical thinking.
- Writing
Strong Leads Exercises used in two workshops about writing
strong leads. Both conclude the same, though they start differently.
- Reacting
to Ledes A brief exercise that's provided lots of insight
into the elements that make a lead enticing. A good exercise for
quickly engaging a large group.
- Ice
Cream, Plastic Spoons and Paper Cups This
exercise was used for a workshop on sports writing and for one
for editors of small and mid-size papers on helping reporters
improve stories.
- Avoid
First Level Creativity Roy Peter Clark of The Poynter
Institute uses this exercise to try to help writers to avoid the
first level of creativity and move up to the next level, or, back
down to a good straight version.
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August 14, 2003
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