Thursday, July 16, 2015

The Do's & Don'ts Of Creative Writing

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


For those who are strong writers and possess vivid imaginations, it's easy to imagine that creative writing can be a potential endeavor for you to take part in. To say that many works can be created would be an understatement, as everything from poetry to fiction is covered under this particular umbrella. With this in mind, though, I think that it would be wise to go over some of the do's and don'ts to help make you a better artist in this field. The more you know about them, the better off you'll be.

Do have an idea in mind. Prior to putting your words down, it's of the utmost importance that you have ideas set in place. Now, you may have something as simple as a love story, which is a start. Yes, it may not be the most detailed idea in the world, but the fact that you have something resembling an idea matters. It's just a case of piling more complexity on top of it that will help you better understand what you are trying to accomplish.

Don't plagiarize from others. You should also know that creative writing, much like other forms, does not do well with plagiarized work. This particular act can run you the risk of becoming a less effective writer, which goes without saying, and your reputation will not be helped by it either. As a result, you have to be able to reach down deep and work the original concepts you have. Inspiration is fine, but it should only go so far in helping you create new work.

Do write with a goal in mind. Creative writing should have some sort of end goal in mind; otherwise, what's the point in writing? Let's say that you are putting together a novel that details the romance of a particular couple. You may want to see them go through hardships, before ultimately resolving the issues they have had. This is just one of the examples of creative writing's potential goals, and it is an element that should not be overlooked.

Don't write without consistency in place. If you're going to be a creative writer, more than anything else, you should know to be consistent. This is especially true when it comes to writing style, which can be done in a number of ways. A first-person point of view should be maintained during the course of a narrative, from the opening sentence to the final word. When this aspect is exercised, greater quality will most certainly be had.




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