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Saturday 25 July 2015

Creative Writing: Assessing The Do's And Don'ts

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


If you want to talk about creative writing, it's clear that there will be several topics to discuss. Many people get into this to produce short stories, while others may be more focused on poetry. Regardless, there are ways to get the most out of this process, some potentially more effective than others. For those who are curious to learn more, here are some of the creative writing do's and don'ts which are more than worth recognizing.

Do possess a concept beforehand. Even though you may be eager about starting to write, you cannot simply jump into this endeavor. You must first possess an idea that you can put into words. You may start off with a storyline concept as simple as an adventure, but that's when you can pile other ideas onto it. You can incorporate smaller touches and, hopefully, create something that's so meaningful that you will be proud of it by the time you are done.

Don't lift work from other writers. It goes without saying, but no creative writer is going to get far by plagiarizing the work of others. Not only is this immoral, but it's easy to imagine that it can have you blacklisted. Yes, you may find inspiration from the work of various authors and content creators, which is understandable. However, when you start to directly lift those works, it is easy to imagine that problems will start to rise to the surface.

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 overlook consistency in writing. Even though creative writing will be enjoyable, there is still a level of care to be taken in consistency. Maybe you have started writing a particular story with a third-person perspective. You are going to want to keep that very perspective in place throughout the course of your work, as it will help to illustrate a strong degree of quality. If you keep this in mind, the writing you take part in will be that much better.




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