I know people may wonder,are there any secrets to being a creative writer? Isn’t writing something that’s given as a natural gift or skill from God? So why is she telling us about secrets to being an amazing creative writer? Abi must Agender agend?
Truth is, Creative writing skill like any other skill is something that can be developed over time. Yes, you may be lucky enough to have always had a way with words. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. Or that you’re perfect, No. And if you stop practicing, you might wake up one morning and discover, you actually don’t know how to piece one or two words together again.
I’ll go straight to the point. The secrets to being an amazing Creative writer are as follows:
1)Consistency: It’s one thing to know how to do Creative writing, another to k ow how to do it pretty well, so much that it becomes a source of livelihood for you. Sometimes people get carried away with this whole idea of, it’s God given, I can never lose it. Why bother being consistent, when I’m so great at it?
That’s one mistake creatives must avoid by all means. Consistency gives room for improvement. Everyone needs improvement, no matter the field of involvement. That time you’re using to lay around, comfortable. Another creative writer is using that same time to work on their skills, learn more, get uncomfortable, work outside their box, and come up with mind blowing contents.
So, Consistency is a must, if you ever want to be an amazing Creative writer. Sometimes we may use writer’s block as an excuse for our inconsistency. But the truth is writers block can only last for as long as we want it to. So put in the work Sis, that’s the only way you’ll get thw results you want.
2) Explore other Niches: This has to do with getting out of your comfort zone. An amazing Creative writer, thinks outside the box. They get uncomfortable in order to end up comfortable. If you’re great at poetry, don’t just focus on it alone. From time to time, try out prose. Have knowledge on other parts of creative writing.
It helps to broaden your opportunities in terms of writing contests and the likes. I understand how difficult it can be, trying something you know nothing about. But as a writer you’re lucky, because if you can write poetry, then you can definitely write fiction. It just takes some courage, consistency, effort and belief in yourself.
3) Find your Rhythm: It’s okay to admire the rhythm of a particular writer. To love their content, and method. What’s not okay, is using that as the genesis and revelations of all your write ups.
As a writer, you ought to have a voice of your own. Don’t make it obvious to your readers you’re following a pattern word for word. It’s not wrong to apply a little of their style. But also add your flavour to the mix.
Let people see something different in what you bring to the table. You have a crazy mind, filled with mind blowing imaginations. Bring them to life, don’t stick to the norm. Be different. Everyone has something that makes them unique. Find that something about you and apply it to your work.
Tell your story, yours not theirs. People who know a master piece when they see one, will appreciate the originality and uniqueness of your content. Plus you will be creating a new standard. One that upcoming Creative writers would look up to, for inspiration. So please using your rhythm will not only create a name for you, but will help in your process of being an amazing Creative writer.
4)There is no Formula to it: Ah ah this girl has come again. After giving us some tips, she’s saying there’s no formula to it. So what so we now believe like this eh? Calm down dear, your blood is too hot.
Creative writing has no formula. You write freely, as you want,.Independently. You create what works for you and make good use of it. What A applied to their work might never work for you. You can break the rules if it doesn’t match your level of creativity.
For instance a sonnet is 14 lines. Well what if I want to write a poem of 18 lines? You do that! Give it a name. Might not be recognized, but to you it is. No one will charge you, so there you have it; freedom to bend the rules of Creative writing.
So that’s what I mean by there is no formula to it. The only time rules apply, are when it comes to competitions, writing contracts or jobs. But if it comes to personal work? Be your own Boss, that’s what differentiates you from the rest of the clique.
Have a lovely day!
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