Writing Flashcards
is the process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet, punctuation and spaces) to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form
Writing
essential to writing clearly and understand the basic system of a language
-knowledge of grammar
-punctuation
-sentence structure
-vocabulary
-correct spelling
-formatting.
Benefits/ Advantages of Writing
- express one’s personality;
- foster communication;
- develop thinking skills;
- make logical and persuasive arguments;
- give a person a chance to later reflect on his/her ideas and re-evaluate them;
- provide and receive feedback; and
- prepare for school and employment.
a form of artistic expression, draws on the imagination to convey meaning through the use of imagery, narrative, and drama
Creative Writing
this genre includes poetry, fiction (novels, short stories), scripts, screenplays, and creative non-fiction.
Creative Writing
type of writing that is original and expressive of oneself
Creative Writing
be identified by an emphasis on narrative craft, focusing on elements
Creative Writing
technically be considered any writing of contemporary, original composition - it’s bound by no standard conventions and uses a whole range of elements in its craft.
Creative Writing
creative writing is typically divided into
-fiction
-poetry
-scriptwriting classes
is an imaginative process, created by the individual with all their quirks and personalities
Creative Writing
What makes a good piece of creative writing?
- Know your audience
- Write what you know
- Creativity is key
- Push your imagination
- Plot a loose story arc
All great stories begin with a target audience in mind - because it’s exactly what you need to know in order to really tailor your writing and connect with them. Therefore, any creative writer should begin their writing by plotting out exactly who they want to read their work
Know your audience
Quite often, the best stories are those which we can connect to and relate in one or another way to our own lives. Or, they’re stories which seem so authentic that you could imagine it to be about the writer’s own life. Now, this doesn’t mean that you quite literally have to write about your life, but drawing on knowledge you have about different elements of our lives to give your story some authenticity and more believability.
Write what you know
one of the most important elements of creative writing
Creativity
use to think a little outside the box and put a unique twist on things; using literary devices like metaphors, alliteration, and varied sentence structure to make your work unique and interesting.
Creativity
One of the great things about creative writing is that there is no definition or rules on ‘how’ to write. It’s a much more subjective genre, and one which relies heavily on your own interpretations. Some of the most interesting pieces of literature are thought-provoking or make us question the writing or world around us - where could your story take us?
Push your imagination
critical at giving your writing direction and purpose, helping you to write the whole piece at a good pace, without writing any superfluous content or ‘waffle.’
Story Arc
Follow this, and your writing will have a strong structure, pace and direction - keeping your readers more engaged
Story Arc
What are some techniques used in creative writing?
- Character development
- Plot development
- Point of view
- Dialogue
- Literary devices
The process of creating a well-rounded, realistic character with depth, personality, and clear goals or motivations.
Character development
The story of your piece of writing - how it develops, unfolds, and moves along in time.
Plot development
The perspective from which a narrative is told. It indicates who is telling the story and how the information is conveyed to the reader.
Point of view
Refers to the speech and conversations characters use to speak to one another. It and the language choices a character makes can be pivotal in helping define their personality.
Dialogue
Such as metaphors, similes and alliteration to make creative writing more imaginative and descriptive.
Literary devices
These are used in a myriad of ways by writers to make their writing more vivid, interesting and engaging.
Literary devices
