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How to Describe Anticipation in a Creative Writing Assignment

Sometimes, the most powerful tool you have at your disposal is simply words and their ability to evoke a feeling, think or event in your reader.

When a writer wants to convey the sense of anticipation in a work, it can be quite challenging. After all, you can’t really show people, events, or things that you can’t actually experience yourself – yet.

The solution? Use your readers’ imagination! In this case, you’re asking them to imagine what it would be like to experience something – in other words, you’re inviting them to go on an imaginary ride along with you as you describe the setting, characters, and events of your story or essay. With just a few lines of fiction (in this case, short stories), you can transport your readers to another world and make them feel as if they are right there with you as you experience those thrilling events described in your writing. Your task? To make them feel as if they’ve never felt before.

Step one: Make sure you have everything you need

Before you start writing, it’s important to think about everything you need. You need a clear head, a sharp pen, and lots of paper. You also need to decide where you’ll write – will it be on a computer or paper? Do you have a specific notebook or journal you’ll use?

Think about where you’ll put your notes when you’re done. Do you want to type them out or write down your drafts right on the paper? Remember, your reader will be imagining all of this so it’s important to think about how you’d wanted this experience to unfold. If you’re writing on paper, will you be drawing or doodling as you write? Do you need a certain atmosphere – maybe a particular restaurant you frequented in your hometown or a scenic spot near you?

Once you have all of this sorted out, it’s time to dive in and start writing!

Step two: Find the most suitable word

The first and most important thing to do is find the right word to use to convey the meaning you intend. Remember, you’re writing for a particular audience and you want to make sure your writing is understandable and, most importantly, evocative to them. For example, if you’re writing a story for children, you might want to avoid using words like “grown-up” or “adult” as these will probably not resonate with your intended audience. Instead, go for words and phrases such as “big sisters” or “older brother” or even “child prodigies” – all of these will bring to life the experience of being a child and going on an adventure with your family.

Use your personal email account to compose your story. This way, you can control what you share and who you share it with. You could also set up a blog for your story or essay. Keep everything private until you’re done and then share it with your audience. Your story will live on the internet – even if you don’t want it to – and it’s up to you to decide what you’ll share and with whom. Remember: the more you write, the more you’ll learn and the better you’ll become at describing your adventures in words. Don’t worry too much about perfect grammar and spelling as you’re writing. Besides, creative writing has no set rules; you might end up changing a few words but the overall meaning will remain the same.

Step three: Start with a short story

Short stories are a great way to get your creative juices flowing and allow you to experiment with different story structures and themes. You’ll find many examples of short stories online; all you need to do is search for them and read those that interest you. Remember: the more you write, the better you’ll become at describing your adventures in words. Once you get into the habit of writing regularly, you’ll find it easier to produce short stories whenever you feel the urge to share your adventures with the world. Plus, it’ll be easier for your audience to imagine themselves in the settings and situations you create – especially if you write in the first person, as you’ll be directly addressing your reader and inviting them to go on an imaginary ride along with you.

Step four: Write for yourself

When you finally reach the end of your creative journey (or if you ever do!) you’ll have a story or essay that you can show to yourself and your friends. Your story will be a complete world built in words; it’ll have its own rules and regulations, its own climate and geography – even its own soundtrack! You can choose to keep your story a secret or share it with the world. Whatever you decide, your story will remain yours and only yours. This is your baby. This is your creation. This is what you made – it’s wonderful!

Writing an essay or a story isn’t easy, and it can be challenging to find the right word to use or the right structure for your piece. There are no wrong answers with creative writing and many different ways of presenting your work. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try out new things to see what works best for you.