By Oswaldo Calhoun
The ability to engage a reader and hold their attention takes skill, and a great deal of flair. No matter what the subject matter, a creative writer should have the ability to spin an interesting tale out of it. A great creative writer can pen their thoughts, feelings and emotions to paper, in a way that deeply moves the reader. How a writer expresses emotions is ultimately unique to each writer, however, there are some general tips which can help improve a writers creative writing skills.
Exercise your creative mind
Limber up your creative mind by carrying a notebook with you wherever you go, and jotting down observations. Inspiration may strike at the oddest of times, so having a pen and paper or recorder handy, can help you capture the moment. Getting into the habit of carrying a notebook, and jotting down thoughts, can also help you overcome the dreaded "writer's block", which is when you just cannot think of what words to put down onto paper. Staring at a blank page can become frustrating and stressful, thus having a notebook handy is a great tool for recording interesting observations. Observations can turn into inspiration, helping you override that dreaded blank page "writer's block" problem.
Work out what your best time for writing is
Some writers work better in the early morning, and for some, late evening is best. Discover what works best for you, and work only at those times, or when you feel inspired. There is no point in trying to write at times that you know do not work for you, as it will only become wasted time and may set you up for writers block.
Don't stress about writing
Writing should be something you find enjoyable. It should not feel like a chore or a drag. If you are not enjoying the process, it will reflect in your work, and a reader will likely pick up on this. A reader will not enjoy reading work that comes across flat and uninspired. If you find yourself stressing over your writing work, then take some time out to relax. Engage in something completely unrelated to writing for a while or go out with your notebook somewhere and write down whatever you observe. Remove any feeling of pressure, and then start writing again.
Research
If there is something in particular you are writing about, and you do not have direct personal experience of, make sure you research the subject matter. The basis of good creative writing is an element of truth. Make sure your writing has a believability factor, even if fictional. A good story, even if complete fantasy, will still seem believable within its realm.
A very good way to help your creative writing skills is to join a creative writing class, group or forum. A creative writing class can guide you in your writing, and teach you how to write interesting and engaging stories. A class will also teach tips and tricks for writing, as well as offer support. Being surrounded by creative writers in a creative writing environment, can also inspire you and get your creative juices flowing.
Exercise your creative mind
Limber up your creative mind by carrying a notebook with you wherever you go, and jotting down observations. Inspiration may strike at the oddest of times, so having a pen and paper or recorder handy, can help you capture the moment. Getting into the habit of carrying a notebook, and jotting down thoughts, can also help you overcome the dreaded "writer's block", which is when you just cannot think of what words to put down onto paper. Staring at a blank page can become frustrating and stressful, thus having a notebook handy is a great tool for recording interesting observations. Observations can turn into inspiration, helping you override that dreaded blank page "writer's block" problem.
Work out what your best time for writing is
Some writers work better in the early morning, and for some, late evening is best. Discover what works best for you, and work only at those times, or when you feel inspired. There is no point in trying to write at times that you know do not work for you, as it will only become wasted time and may set you up for writers block.
Don't stress about writing
Writing should be something you find enjoyable. It should not feel like a chore or a drag. If you are not enjoying the process, it will reflect in your work, and a reader will likely pick up on this. A reader will not enjoy reading work that comes across flat and uninspired. If you find yourself stressing over your writing work, then take some time out to relax. Engage in something completely unrelated to writing for a while or go out with your notebook somewhere and write down whatever you observe. Remove any feeling of pressure, and then start writing again.
Research
If there is something in particular you are writing about, and you do not have direct personal experience of, make sure you research the subject matter. The basis of good creative writing is an element of truth. Make sure your writing has a believability factor, even if fictional. A good story, even if complete fantasy, will still seem believable within its realm.
A very good way to help your creative writing skills is to join a creative writing class, group or forum. A creative writing class can guide you in your writing, and teach you how to write interesting and engaging stories. A class will also teach tips and tricks for writing, as well as offer support. Being surrounded by creative writers in a creative writing environment, can also inspire you and get your creative juices flowing.
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