Writing Guides



For those who find it a bit daunting to put their thoughts on paper, here they can find some simple steps to guide them through the writing of their posts.


Writing Book/Film Reviews

Introduction

  • Give background information (title, author, where and when the story takes place, type of story/film, main characters)

Main Body

  • A summary of the story, general comments (including comments on characters-who was your favourite and least favourite character and why, scenes, dialogue, description, pace, plot line, and theme)

Conclusion

  • Overall impression, recommendation


Writing a Poem/Song Review

Introduction

  • Give background information (title, poet/singer or band, type of poem/song, why you chose this poem/song)

Main Body

  • What the poem/song is about. Try and focus on what you think the poem/song means and how you arrived at that meaning. What you think of the work and why. 

Conclusion

Overall impression, feelings, recommendation


Write About a Place you would Like to Visit

Introduction

  • Name of the place, location and reason for choosing it.

Main Body

  • In detail, write about places you can see and things you can do (shopping, nightlife, local cuisine), historical facts, buildings and sights. 

Conclusion

  • Comments, feelings, recommendation