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What degree do you need to be a video game writer?: While not every video game writer has a college degree, many do. Most video game companies want writers with college training, and they tend to hire writers with bachelor's degrees. The most common degrees for video game writers are creative writing and scriptwriting, though other English and literature-based degrees are useful when paired with coursework that includes fiction writing, conventions of storytelling and use of narrative voice. Read More
Do video game companies hire writers?: Yes, many video game companies hire in-house writers to manage the narrative design of their games. Large, well-established and prolific gaming companies may hire a team of writers who work together to develop story ideas, write narratives, create characters and assist with editing and adjustments. Read More
How do you write a game story?: Every writer and every video game maker will have a slightly different creative process for creating a video game storyline, but many follow this basic structure: - Establish the major story outline. - Decide what type of game it will be. - Create the story world. - Make your main characters. - Prepare a flowchart of the character's potential storylines. - Write the main plot. - Include side quests and details. Read More

How do you know if a satire is effective?: The Best Satire Has These 8 Traits: - Irony. Irony is saying one thing when you really mean the opposite. - Sarcasm. True sarcasm is more mean spirited and contemptuous than irony. - Fake Praise. - Statements That Are Obviously Untrue. - Hyperbole. - Political Undertones. - Personal Feelings. - A Humorous Tone.
Which element is most often found in satirical writing?: A feature of satire is strong irony or sarcasm — "in satire, irony is militant", according to literary critic Northrop Frye— but parody, burlesque, exaggeration, juxtaposition, comparison, analogy, and double entendre are all frequently used in satirical speech and writing.

What is the key to writing good poetry?: The key elements that distinguish poetry from other kinds of literature include sound, rhythm, rhyme, and format.
Are there rules to writing poetry?: Learning how to write a poem is debatably one of the hardest forms of creative writing to master—there are so many “rules”, but at the same time, no rules at all. It is the ultimate form of individual expression, yet there are creative writing prompts that fit into genres.

What are the 5 major components of a blog?: 5 Key Components of a Well-Constructed Blog Post - An Attention-Grabbing Title: Because your blog article's title is the first thing people will see, it's important to make sure it clearly indicates what the article is about. - Well-Written, Properly Formatted Text. - Engaging Images or Videos. - Links. - Call-To-Actions.
What are the 4 pillars of blogging?: These are the Four Pillars of Blogging: - Create Content. - Find Readers. - Build Community. - Make Money.

What are the 5 elements of fiction?: - Characters. - Setting. - Point of View. - Theme. - Plot.
What are the 3 types of fiction?: Those three categories are genre fiction, literary fiction, and mainstream fiction.

I don't see anything about scheduling a pick-up date for my child.: That's because you're supposed to go with them. Our Kids California trips are not camps nor are they day-care. Spend some quality time with your kids and have fun, we promise you'll enjoy it.
Are shuttles provided for the LA tour?: Yes! However, it should be noted that shuttles leave from the scheduled hotel at a specific time. Due to the amount of people on the tour and the number of events, no individual rescheduling is allowed. We will be happy to assist you in locating alternate transportation if your schedule does not coincide with the shuttles.