Everyone needs inspiration. For some, it comes in the form of a picture, an idea, or a song. For others, it comes in the form of an episode of Sex and the City, or a character from a book who gives them the courage to live their life. For still others, it comes in the form of wanting to create a blog that offers advice and inspiration to others. You might be wondering how to integrate your thoughts into creative writing, and you come to the right place.
Step One: Find your Story
The first and most pressing step in writing a creative essay is to find a story. What story are you going to tell? Start with something light, like “Every day, I use a different shampoo,” and work your way up to something more complicated, like “I was at a party and the hostess took a picture with my phone that ended up on Tinder, and everything that followed was a disaster.”
Whatever story you choose, make sure that it is unique to you. This is important for a couple reasons: First, it shows the reader that you have thought about their experience, and second, it gives you the opportunity to explore a topic that you are interested in. If you do not have a story to tell, then you should not waste your time writing the essay. There are many writers’ forums available online where you can find someone to write your essay for you. For a cheaper alternative, you can always find a freelance writer to do it for you. But no matter what, make sure that your story is something that has never happened before. Finding a story that no one else can relate to is the best way to ensure that your essay stands out.
Step Two: Organize Your Thoughts
Once you have a story to tell, it is time to organize your thoughts. What do you want the reader to know about yourself? Your answer to this question will determine how you present yourself in your creative writing. Generally, you want to use a chronological order, starting from the most recent event and working your way back to the very first. It is also helpful to write down what you want the reader to know about yourself, these are called “the five W’s” (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How). Once you have completed that, you can move on to the next step.
Step Three: Write First, Then Edit
Once you have your thoughts written down, it is time to write. This is known as “the first draft.” When you write your first draft, you should not worry about punctuation, spelling, or the mechanics of the sentences. You should simply write what you have thought of. When you are done, you should read what you have written, and make sure that it makes sense. If it does not, you should go back and edit it until it does.
Once you have gotten this first draft down, you can move on to the next step.
Step Four: Review, Review, Review
Now that you have written your first draft, you should go back and read it again. This time, you should focus on the parts that you wrote, and make sure that they are correct. Then, you should read the entire piece, looking for places where you can improve it. Once you have made all of these changes, you should save it and read it again. When you have read it through a few times, you should be able to see places where you can add more content, or improve the style. Remember, the goal is to have the reader feel that they have learned something from the experience, and that is something that cannot be accomplished by simply writing down your thoughts.
Step Five: Edit For Style
The last step in writing a creative piece is to edit for style. What does this mean? Simply put, you want to make sure that your writing is presented in a way that is easy to understand. When you are writing your final draft, you should look for places that you can shorten your sentences, remove words, or add in unnecessary details that only the person reading the piece will understand. Remember, you are writing for a general audience, so you should not use technical language or obscure words that only a few will understand.
Once you have made all of these changes, you can move on to the last step.
Step Six: Read, Read, Read
The last step in writing a creative piece is to read it aloud. Simply read your piece to an editor or a friend, and make sure that they believe that you can write something like this. When you read it aloud, you will discover places where you can improve the language or shorten the piece. Remember, the more you read it, the better you will become at writing. So, keep going back and reading it aloud, and make sure that your friends and family feel the same way about it as you do.
What Now?
After you have written your creative essay, the next step is to edit it. Take your time with this, as you want to get it right. Once you have made all of the necessary changes, it is time to move on to the next piece.
Writing a creative piece is not easy. It takes time, effort, and a willingness to learn. As you become more experienced, you will find that your productivity increases. Good luck out there.