Do you have any tips for creative writing?

jobsfor14 · Post by **jobsfor14** » 09 Nov 2008, 06:16

I'm in my third year high school and really need some tips for creative writing, its probably my weakest ability... do you have any tips?

mchelle · Post by **mchelle** » 15 Nov 2008, 14:15

Something we did a lot of was "free writing" exercises - basically you set a timer and then make yourself write for x amount of time. It doesn't matter if you write complete nonsense, you just have to keep writing!

Another thing I liked to do was set up a playlist of music and then use that music as sort of the "soundtrack" to the story...I have one book no one will ever read based on a Pink Floyd album, lol.

When I was in middle school and high school creative writing came a lot more naturally - now for me mostly all I do is article writing. (It pays the bills better for now!) I still like poetry too but writing fiction just hasn't been a priority for me lately!

sharon.gmc · Post by **sharon.gmc** » 16 Nov 2008, 21:59

start journaling everything you see new today. . . it helps in giving your fresh perspective which is in turn helpful in your creative writing. . .

blondey44 · Post by **blondey44** » 18 Nov 2008, 11:39

I always find that just sitting, staring into space can help too. It sounds really simple, but it is the true form of creativity, unhindered, brain power! Give it a go... I always do it, just not when I´m supposed to

sharon.gmc · Post by **sharon.gmc** » 27 Nov 2008, 20:13

It is like playing. . . just be spontaneous. . write as you think.. instead of saying it aloud. . write it. ..

blue_doona32 · Post by **blue_doona32** » 16 Jan 2009, 23:38

Here's something you can try that we do in my creative writing class a lot. Its called 15 Minute Fiction.
So far we have:
*Written about a strange picture [just describing it or writing about what is happening in the picture]
*Taken a few different words to incorporate with different ideas you have flowing through your mind
*Use a starter sentence or topic that states a simple idea [like light and shadows]
*Looking for quotes and writing about the meaning of

Reading a lot can help you with ideas and so can music. Pick your favorite book or song and write along the emotions of that piece... Hope that helps in any way.

andr70 · Post by **andr70** » 17 Jul 2009, 07:15

Just start writing your thoughts, depict your state of mind and that's all!

kennyg · Post by **kennyg** » 18 Jul 2009, 01:24

I always believe it's the mood that matters. Make you are well-relaxed and listen to some music to stir up the inspiration.

shubh · Post by **shubh** » 19 Jul 2009, 07:05

I also used to suffer from the same problem. Think that you are going to speak in front of audience and are trying to convince them with your saying. Your content should be catchy, not too much technical and grammatically correct touching all the fields.

squire848 · Post by **squire848** » 20 Jul 2009, 15:30

A great way to get your juices flowing and an interesting exercise is to pick five very random words. The more random the better. Then sit down for ten minutes and write one paragraph with all of these words - your paragraph should be a very small story in itself; a beginning, middle and an end.

This will open up your mind and is a great way to start of before writing anything.