Article: The best farewell parties revolve around a specific theme that honors your guest. Themes typically highlight the next part of this person’s journey and commemorate your time together.   If your friend is moving away think about what kind of themes would work. You might want to host a "bon voyage" party that utilizes themes of travel and exploration. Maybe your party highlights some of the best local things your friend loves. In addition, you can introduce some culture and cuisines that are local to the next place your friend is going. Maybe the guest of honor is leaving work and moving to a new company. You might want to throw a party that highlights all the great work this person did at your office. Incorporate your theme into the invitations, food, decorations, etc. For example, if your friend is moving to another state or country, you could make cupcakes with that place's colors. You can even make toppers that have a map of the new location on one side and the place your friend is moving from on the other. Choose an appropriate place to hold the party. It could be at an office, a restaurant, or even at your own home. The location should be a combination of someplace easy to throw a party and a place your guest will enjoy.  For a family member going overseas for a while, home is a good choice. For a co-worker who is retiring or changing jobs, the office or a favorite local restaurant is suitable. Think about what the guest of honor would like. Remember that you’re holding the party for your friend. It should be somewhere this person will cherish. For example, if your friend is moving away you could hold a party at the bar or restaurant you all frequent. See if you can rent it out for a few hours. The location should be somewhere special and somewhat intimate. You want to be able to have a good time without other people distracting you or being distracted by you. Invite people well in advance so that most people will be free to attend. When sending out invitations, think about who the guest of honor would want at the party. Invite close friends and family first. Think about your budget and keep the guest list intimate or smaller if you have a smaller budget, or if you know your guest of honor wouldn't want a large party. Unless it's a surprise party, don't forget to invite your guest of honor. You could even send a personalized special invitation.   Sending out physical invitations is a great way to get people to attend the farewell party. Decorate the invitations in a way so that these are part of the theme. If your friend is moving, you could make invitations that look like a plane ticket. Print where the person is leaving from and going. Add information on the ticket that details the time and location of the party. Ask guests to RSVP by a date a two or three weeks before the party so you can plan for food accordingly. You can also create an event on Facebook. Social media is a great way to invite people and discuss the details of the party. Create a social media event along with physical invites. People won’t always track the invite if it’s solely from social media. Plus, the physical invitation is a great party favor and can be used as part of a farewell gift or memory board. However, if you don't want to do physical invitations you can design a colorful e-vite as well. You should get the guest of honor something to remember this time by. A sentimental gift is a great way to send your friend or co-worker off with lasting happy memories. Ask the people who are attending to contribute in some way.  If you feel uncomfortable asking people for money that’s ok. You can let the guests know that you are planning on getting or making something for the guest of honor. Explain that you'd be grateful for any contributions. Offer alternative ways for people to pitch in. If you don’t want to just ask for money, consider asking people to help get decorations, setup, make or bring food, etc. Any type of contribution helps.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pick a theme. Find a great location to hold the party that fits with the theme. Send out invitations. Ask for contributions for a gift.
Article: Depending on what kind of nonfiction you have been writing, you may need to change your style a bit for fiction writing.  For instance, journalistic writing is very short and choppy. That style can work in fiction, but you might also try writing slightly more complex sentences. Don’t be afraid to try different ways of starting a sentence. Varying length and structure will keep your reader more interested in the writing. Diction refers to the words you choose to set a mood.  For instance, “protest” and “objection” are listed as synonyms. However, “protest” has political overtones, while “objection” is sometimes used in court. Therefore, their connotations, the meanings they have separate from their dictionary definitions, are quite different. Choose the word the best fits your story and the tone you are trying to set. Starting out with short fiction can be a good way to dip your toes into the world of fiction writing.  In fact, you can begin with flash fiction, which is generally under 1,000 words (depending on who you ask). Longer fiction takes more planning and development, so beginning with something shorter will help you learn the craft. Using writing prompts can be a good way to explore fiction writing, without the burden of long plot brainstorming sessions.  You can find writing prompts online, or you can use a special object or an old photograph. Use anything that will help get you started writing. Read all genres of fiction to get a broad understanding for what genres are included in fiction writing. This will help you become a better writer, because you will be exposed to different styles of writing and different ways of telling a story. Though they may not be the most entertaining, they will help you hone your craft. You can also find an ample amount of material on the internet to help you learn to write better. Workshop leaders will usually teach you about a particular style of writing.  You’ll also spend time writing in a workshop, in the style that they are teaching you. Classes will help you delve more thoroughly into writing. You’ll also find peers doing the same thing you are, which is invaluable; they’ll know what you are struggling with and can help you become a better writer. Workshopping is different from a workshop, as it is more focused on editing what you have already written.  In workshops, you may pass out your work beforehand or exchange it at the meeting. You can find people to workshop with at your local library, in writing classes, and even online.
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Look closely at your writing style to decide if it needs changing. Think about diction to create a specific mood in your work. Try writing short stories first. Use writing prompts to get yourself started. Read widely to get a feel for fiction. Read writing books to understand the technical aspects. Take a one-day workshop or a long-term writing class. Find people for editing and workshopping.