How to Write Better Dialogue by Letting Your Pets Talk Through AI Course
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-20 | - |
Program Overview
This workshop empowers participants to connect with their pet's personality through meditation and create an AI voice box using ChatGPT. By analyzing AI-generated dialogue and applying writing principles, participants enhance their dialogue writing skills, applicable to various writing fields. Led by experienced instructors, the workshop fosters creativity and provides a supportive learning environment.
Program Outline
Outline:
Module 1: Mapping Your Pet's Personality
- Introduction to the workshop and its objectives
- Meditation techniques to connect with your pet's personality
- Identifying your pet's unique traits, motivations, and perspectives
Module 2: Creating an AI Voice Box for Your Pet
- Overview of ChatGPT and its capabilities
- Training ChatGPT to emulate your pet's voice and personality
- Establishing guidelines and boundaries for the AI conversations
Module 3: Practical Craft Lessons for Writing Better Dialogue
- Analyzing the dialogue generated by the AI voice box
- Identifying patterns and techniques for creating compelling dialogue
- Applying these principles to writing dialogue for different characters
Assessment:
- Participation in meditation exercises and AI conversations
- Submission of a written analysis of the AI-generated dialogue
- Completion of a final writing assignment that demonstrates the application of the learned principles
Teaching:
- The workshop is led by Henry Lien, an experienced writer and instructor, and Jerry Lee Davis, an author, playwright, and meditation teacher.
- The teaching methods include a combination of lectures, discussions, meditation exercises, and practical writing assignments.
- The workshop is designed to provide a supportive and interactive learning environment where participants can explore their creativity and develop their writing skills.
Careers:
This workshop is primarily designed to enhance the writing skills of participants, regardless of their career aspirations. However, the principles and techniques learned in the workshop can be applied to various writing-related fields, such as:
- Fiction writing
- Screenwriting
- Playwriting
- Journalism
- Creative writing
UCLA Extension
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UCLA Extension is a renowned continuing education institution affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). It offers a wide range of courses, certificates, and specializations designed for professional development, career advancement, and personal enrichment.
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Outline:
Module 1: Mapping Your Pet's Personality
- Introduction to the workshop and its objectives
- Meditation techniques to connect with your pet's personality
- Identifying your pet's unique traits, motivations, and perspectives
Module 2: Creating an AI Voice Box for Your Pet
- Overview of ChatGPT and its capabilities
- Training ChatGPT to emulate your pet's voice and personality
- Establishing guidelines and boundaries for the AI conversations
Module 3: Practical Craft Lessons for Writing Better Dialogue
- Analyzing the dialogue generated by the AI voice box
- Identifying patterns and techniques for creating compelling dialogue
- Applying these principles to writing dialogue for different characters
Assessment:
- Participation in meditation exercises and AI conversations
- Submission of a written analysis of the AI-generated dialogue
- Completion of a final writing assignment that demonstrates the application of the learned principles
Teaching:
- The workshop is led by Henry Lien, an experienced writer and instructor, and Jerry Lee Davis, an author, playwright, and meditation teacher.
- The teaching methods include a combination of lectures, discussions, meditation exercises, and practical writing assignments.
- The workshop is designed to provide a supportive and interactive learning environment where participants can explore their creativity and develop their writing skills.
Careers:
This workshop is primarily designed to enhance the writing skills of participants, regardless of their career aspirations. However, the principles and techniques learned in the workshop can be applied to various writing-related fields, such as:
- Fiction writing
- Screenwriting
- Playwriting
- Journalism
- Creative writing
