Creative writing is a form of art that allows you to express yourself in the way you imagine it. It can be any genre you choose – fiction or non-fiction – on any subject you want to write about. This form of artistry has been around for centuries and can be a great way to practice and improve your writing.
Why Should You Practice Creative Writing?
The practice of creative writing allows you to develop your skills and become a better storyteller. You can find many stories and anecdotes online that were initially written for entertainment purposes and then became popular and went on to be reprinted and turned into movies and TV shows. Being able to write creatively can also open up new genres to you – such as comics or ballads – and expose you to new ideas and new ways of looking at things.
If you are unfamiliar, in creative writing, you don’t need to follow the rules of grammar and spelling, and you can use any words or phrases you want to express yourself. It is often referred to as free-style writing. This kind of practice allows you to experiment with language and build your vocabulary. It can also help you to develop your plot and theme lines before you start writing. This will make your job of writing much easier and allow you to produce much better work.
How Do I Start Writing Creative Essat?
To get started, simply follow these five steps:
- Find a quiet place where you can concentrate, uninterrupted by external noise (e.g., children screaming, dogs barking, street traffic, etc.).
- Turn off your mobile phone (or put it on silent), and turn off your computer or PDA (if you are working digitally).
- Pretend there is no one else in the world but you and your notebook or computer. If you are using a physical notebook, put it down on paper; if you are working digitally, find a spot on your screen where there is no one else in the world but you. (This is the place you will come back to time and time again while you are writing. It’s not something you want to do on a rush job, or anything less than the best you can offer. This is your sanctuary. You need to protect it and keep it secret.)
- Find an empty notebook or file folder in your house. If you are using a physical notebook, write down the story you want to tell on paper. If you are working digitally, write it down on your screen. (If you get writer’s block – where you can’t think of anything to write – go back to this step. You may have to try a few times before you find the right material to work with. But when you do find the material, don’t rush it. Take your time and work at your own pace.)
- Give it a title, (e.g., Winter is Coming)
- Organize your ideas.
Once you have done this, you are ready to write. But before you start, it is important to consider what you are trying to achieve. Are you looking to write a screenplay? Are you trying to write a novel? Do you want to write an essay, or simply write creatively for fun?
If you are using a physical notebook, you can simply start writing. If you are working digitally, you can hit the keyboard and start typing. In either case, nothing else needs to be done. You can take your time and go back and forth between the computer and notebook, as needed, to make sure you keep your train of thought and stay on top of your creative ideas. While you are writing, take a break every so often to look at what you have written and to make any necessary adjustments. You can also add notes, or even whole pages, to your writing at any time. If you follow these simple steps, you will get an excellent start to your creative writing practice.
Once you are done writing, it’s time to read what you have created. If you are using a physical notebook, you can simply flip through the pages to see what you have written. If you are working digitally, you can either read what you have written in its entirety, or you can use your computer’s magnification feature to read individual words and phrases as you navigate the document.
This process of reading and re-reading your work, as well as editing it, can help you identify any problems you may have with the language you are using, (e.g., did you use the correct spelling for a word? Did you write intelligently and entertainingly? Were your characters likeable? Was the plot delivered with good pacing and foreshadowing?) and can also help you find any places where you could have done a better job.
Where Can I Sell My Creative Work?
Many online marketplaces allow you to sell and buy unique pieces of art. If you are a writer, you can begin to think about how you want to present your work. Do you want to create a traditional, hardcopy book? Or would you rather create a PDF catalogue? Or perhaps you want to look at online marketplaces for playwrights? You can use this list of sites to start your creative writing career – or to find that perfect piece of artwork to present to the world as your genius.