How to write the most creative, butt-kicking pieces of contemporary literature.
First things first, get into the spirit of creativity. Put on some outfits, blast some music, and get into the mood to be imaginative. Most important rule of creative writing is to be original! Nobody wants to read another already existing story, they want new stuff, and you gotta give it to them! Personally, I like to jot down cool dreams I’ve had and change the plot so it makes more sense. In your dreams, it’s all you, so that’s why I usually write original yet creative stories based off of my dreams because no one will have the same dream as me! And, it’s important that you make it interesting; that’s what separates creative writing from assignment essays. You don’t want your audience to fall asleep to your stories! Add in cool details, give it a touch of romance, or even better: an unexpected plot twist. All in all, you want your reader to be shook after reading your work. You want them to think, “Wowwwww, this is better than Harry Potter.”
Don’t rush yourself!! Writing gets sloppy if you write it too fast. Make sure the different events connect; you don’t want a sudden change too fast. Slow and steady wins the race. DETAILS ARE GREAT! Tell me how your characters feel, try to relate it to your target audience. Try to avoid the stereotypical characters in your story, like the nerd, the bully and the pretty girl. The nerd has been crushing on the pretty girl since forever but she’s the bully’s girlfriend but in the end, the underdog gets the girl, etc. Blah blah blah… Very cute story, but how many times have you heard of that situation? Too many! Make it different; different is good, unique is good, bring something new to the table!
It’s time to put all those daydreams onto paper! Like those scenarios you always think of while trying to go to bed, write them out this time! But always write about something you yourself would want to read. If you’re writing something you don’t even like, chances are, it’s not going to be too good. You have to feel the story, put yourself in your characters’ shoes! Remember all those great books you’ve read, what sparked your interest? Write towards genres you like. Write towards your likings.
Write from personal experiences! That’s easiest because then you’d already know the feelings instead of trying to imagine how it feels. Creative writing is fun! Make it fun for yourself! Try reading your work in different accents, or even imagine your short story as a movie.
Creative writing is one of my most favourite things to do. When you want to read something that doesn’t exist, you’ll just have to create it yourself, and that’s exactly what I do. You don’t ever have to write for anybody; write for yourself!
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Happy writing, my friends!
Stay creative!
