Penny Said:

What is an alternative future idea that can be used for a creative writing piece?

We Answered:

"What if?" is a very popular format because, simply, you can take any issue and change something. What interests you?

Benjamin Said:

Creative Writing classs?

We Answered:

I can't give you specifics on what to write your paper on but the links below provide guidance on what impressionistic writing is and how to go about setting up your own writing, but do remember that you should try to write in an active voice and not a passive voice. Make it come alive.

Isaac Said:

Is my creative writing okay?

We Answered:

I read both chapters of your work and it's really good. email me when you get the third one out

Mark Said:

Creative writing: How can I practice the technique of defamiliarization?

We Answered:

Think in the abstract.
Use this ^ as your aim (as I presume this is unnatural for you.)

FORCE YOURSELF to "think outside the box." ~ Think WHAT IF?

DREAM, let your mind *wander* when you "should be" focusing and reward yourself immediately. - SMILE just because you thought of some abstract idea and FEEL "good."

Lucille Said:

What would be a good classic story to re-write for an assignment?

We Answered:

"The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, but set in present-day.

You could have fun replacing the gift items: combs (for woman who sold her hair); and watch-chain (for man who had sold his watch) with more 21st Century items. Note the irony of the gifts = no longer fitting reality because each person had sold the item whose absence made the sacrificed-for return gift useless.