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Creative Writing Skills

Christine Said:

Anyone with creative writing skills want to help me out?

We Answered:

I am aware that you and I are in the same job market, selling the same products. Without either of us making to much of an income. I have a scheme that we could potentially start producing a decent amount of money. If you are interested, let me know.

PS: We live close by, I don't need any of your money. Just a couple of minutes to absorb some of your ideas.

Darren Said:

How can I improve my creative writing skills? and tell me some tutorial site?

We Answered:

watch or draw a painting and write a poem about it

Vanessa Said:

How can I utilise my creative writing skills in the real world?

We Answered:

There is so much fantastic advice here.
I would like to add that you need to read as much as you can. Absorb other writer’s styles. It can help you find your writing voice. I have been writing since I was 14 or 15. I am now 30.
I keep a word diary. Whenever I find a word that I love the look of or the sound of....or simply inspires a story I write it down. Today’s word is "tourniquet" that I saw in a news item. From that word I have written a huge adventure story. I have also teamed up with a fellow writer and long time friend. We complement each other’s styles. And we share ideas and give advice to each other. It is an exciting feeling.
I also write down bits of writing that inspire me. And I carry around a book so that every time an idea or a paragraph pops in my head I can jot it down. It is not uncommon to see me leaning on a shopping trolley with my wife waiting patiently as I jot down a few lines whilst shopping. Or begging staff for a pen in a fast food place.
To make my money I write course material TAFE in Australia. And ABC TV has approached me about a story concept I wrote years ago.
Be brave about critics and know when to listen and know when to remember that not everyone will like your style. But if you like it keep on going.
I wish you so much luck! NEVER give up. Write every day. Keep a personal diary of your experiences so that you can tap into them in the future, even the feeling from your dream.

Anna Said:

Uses for creative writing skills?

We Answered:

If you search "free lance writing" or something similar you will find several opportunities to submit writing to companies, magazines or newspapers.

There is also a site called lulu.com where you can publish your own books and stories.

Good luck.

Susan Said:

Improving Creative Writing Skills?

We Answered:

Read a lot of Fantasy/Sci-fi novels. Learn the different styles that the authors use. Have contact with hem if possible and check if they can give you some useful tips.. Develop your own style to create an identity for yourself.

Practice a lot of descriptive writing. This way, you can practice writing compositions that can be easily imagined by your readers. Fantasy/Sci-fi requires a lot of picture-writing so be sure that whenever you write, your target audience can relate with what they read.

Put yourslef in different positions. Imagine yourself on other people's shoes. Explore different surroundings and collaborate with people of different walks of life. Being a waide reader helps but being a voracious reader is better.

Hope you become a famous writer.

Lucille Said:

anything about how to learn better creative writing skills?

We Answered:

Two things: read and write. Lots. There are tons of books on writing at all levels. The internet is full of unlimited sources for both self-study and online creative writing classes. Many websites and books offer writing prompts and exercises to help you get started. You might check to see if there is a writer's group in your area, or look for writer's groups online.
Read, read, read. Read the classics and read junk and genres of all kinds, plus newspapers, magazines, and nonfiction of all kinds. Study the writers' style and voice. After a while you'll recognize what makes quality literature stand out
and why the "junk" is inferior. You may not be able to put your finger on it, but you'll just know.
If you have never penned a short story, an essay, article, etc., start out slowly and work at it. Aim for a well-written paragraph at first...don't even think "novel." The more you write, the better you'll get at it! Good luck.

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