Creative Writing Handbook: The Basics
1. Writing as a Process
Writing is a process; it entails drafting, revising, and polishing. Here is
the breakdown in detail:
Drafting and Revising:
Brainstorming:
Ideas can be taken from brainstorming sessions. This makes you have a
clear direction on what to write.
Outlining:
Organize your ideas into an outline. In this way, you are structured on
how to go about writing.
Revision:
Revisions of drafts with the view of making clear, coherent writing in
style and tone. This takes in the aspects of content, structure, and
language.
Critical Thinking:
Analyzing Ideas: Ensure that your ideas are critically analyzed to ensure
that they are fully developed and supported.
Reflecting on Feedback: Receive and reflect on the feedback you get from
your peers and teachers to develop a better way of writing.
Skill Building: Be in continuous practice and reworking processes in
helping improve your writing skills.
, Helpful Tips:
● Writing regularly helps in developing your skills
● Get Comments: This involves getting comments from your peers
and teacher
● Revise Thoroughly: Write drafts thoroughly to achieve more clarity
and coherence
2. Types of Writings
Creative writing has various types of writings; these are narrative,
descriptive and expository. Here is an expounded breakdown:
Narrative Writing:
Creating the Plot:
Create a clear and engaging plot. This means the beginning, middle, and
end, with the overall story provoking emotion and genuine wonder from
the reader.
Character Development:
Clearly bring out the characters with their different personalities and
motivations.
Setting:
Create a dramatic and evocative setting. This builds up the place and
atmosphere, as well as the potency to change the plot of the story. Also
make the setting interesting, and relevant to the plot.
1. Writing as a Process
Writing is a process; it entails drafting, revising, and polishing. Here is
the breakdown in detail:
Drafting and Revising:
Brainstorming:
Ideas can be taken from brainstorming sessions. This makes you have a
clear direction on what to write.
Outlining:
Organize your ideas into an outline. In this way, you are structured on
how to go about writing.
Revision:
Revisions of drafts with the view of making clear, coherent writing in
style and tone. This takes in the aspects of content, structure, and
language.
Critical Thinking:
Analyzing Ideas: Ensure that your ideas are critically analyzed to ensure
that they are fully developed and supported.
Reflecting on Feedback: Receive and reflect on the feedback you get from
your peers and teachers to develop a better way of writing.
Skill Building: Be in continuous practice and reworking processes in
helping improve your writing skills.
, Helpful Tips:
● Writing regularly helps in developing your skills
● Get Comments: This involves getting comments from your peers
and teacher
● Revise Thoroughly: Write drafts thoroughly to achieve more clarity
and coherence
2. Types of Writings
Creative writing has various types of writings; these are narrative,
descriptive and expository. Here is an expounded breakdown:
Narrative Writing:
Creating the Plot:
Create a clear and engaging plot. This means the beginning, middle, and
end, with the overall story provoking emotion and genuine wonder from
the reader.
Character Development:
Clearly bring out the characters with their different personalities and
motivations.
Setting:
Create a dramatic and evocative setting. This builds up the place and
atmosphere, as well as the potency to change the plot of the story. Also
make the setting interesting, and relevant to the plot.
