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It is difficult to offer an absolute definition of creative writing. A broad definition of creative writing would be something along the lines of “an open and imaginative form of writing in which the author freely expresses their unique thoughts and feelings”. It is the focus on authenticity, imagination, and expression which separates creative writing form other forms.
This ebook will give you an understanding of the components of creative writing, how to start and some great techniques to get you jotting your ideas into a wonderfully crafted story.
Contents
Chapter 1: Scope and nature of creative writing
Definitions of creative writing
Plots in creative writing
To be or not to be - creative
Characteristics of a creative writer
Oral storytelling
Types of creative writing
The personality of the creative writer
Chapter 2 Methodology and technique - the bricks & mortar of writing
Methodology
Time management
Keeping notebooks
Using formulas
Writing the novel
Writing techniques
How to frame time
Constructing a timeline
Objectivity and subjectivity
Ordered versus disordered messages
Plotting a story
Conflict and obstacles
Point of view
Capturing attention
Developing your characters
The end of your story
Writing creative non-fiction articles
Writing dialogue
Script writing
Writing news scripts
Chapter 3 Genres
Children’s books
Fantasy writing
Crime fiction
Poetry
Science fiction
Romance and relationship writing
Commercial genres
Creative marketing
Non-fiction writing
Which genre?
Chapter 4 Creative non-fiction
Defining creative non-fiction
Literary journalism
Tips to write creative non-fiction
Examples of creative non-fiction
Picking your specialist areas
Chapter 5 Creative writing techniques
Rhythm of the story (peaks and troughs)
Landmark events
Crisis – conflict – resolution
Exaggerating reality
Escapism