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    CREATIVE WRITING HANDOUT

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    Creative Writing

    Imaginative Writing vs. Technical Writing

    IMAGINATIVE TECHNICAL
    Form of writing which expresses Form of writing wherein the
    DEFINITION thoughts, feelings, and ideas of writer writes about a particular
    a writer in a creative way subject/ topic
    CONTENT Imaginative Factual
    AUDIENCE General Specific
    To entertain, to captivate, to To inform, to instruct, to
    PURPOSE
    inspire persuade
    TONE Subjective Specific
    STYLE Informal, figurative Formal, standard
    ORGANIZATION Artistic Sequential, systematic

    Reasons for Writing Creatively

    1. Write to be entertained.
    2. Write to share and express ideas, emotions, and thoughts.
    3. Write to be the person that you want to be.
    4. Write to touch people’s lives.

    Characteristics of Imaginative Writing

    1. Clarity
     The writing does not confuse the audience
     Consistent
    2. Form
     It has beginning, middle, and ending
    3. Emotion
     Readers are emotionally charged
    4. Meaning and Connection
     Recognize that it is all about people or situations that the reader can
    connect to
    5. Language
     The author cares deeply about the use of words

    Principles of Creative Writing

    1. Read before writing


     If you want to be a great writer, you have to read
     You have to gain sense of what you should be doing
    2. Learn to make revision
     Revising can be tedious but it enhances your skill as a writer
    3. Know the true nature of creative writing

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