imagination does every
truth find an effective
and undeniable
existence. Imagination,
not invention, is the
supreme master of art
as of life
-Joseph Conrad
What is Creative
Writing?
Creative
Marked by the ability
or power to create
Creative
Having the quality of
something created
rather than imitated
imagination
The act or power of
forming a mental image of
something not present to
the senses or never before
wholly perceived in reality
IMAGE
Concrete representation
of a sense impression, a
feeling or idea.
CREATIVE WRITING
AND
LITERATURE
LITERATURE
Writings having excellence in
form or expression and
expressing ideas of
permanent or universal
interest
Writings having excellence in
form or expression and
expressing ideas of
permanent or universal
interest
UNIVERSALITY
Writings having excellence in
Refers
form to
or how
expression
many people
and
Can
expressing
relate toideas
an idea,
of
permanent
thought, or or
expression.
universal
interest
What is Creative
Writing?
Creative
WRITING
Creative
Writingwriting is a form of writing
Creative
where creativity is at the forefront
of its purpose through using
imagination, creativity, and
innovation in order to tell a story
through strong written visuals with
Creative writing uses
senses and emotions in
order to create a strong
visual in the reader’s
mind whereas other
forms of writing
typically only leave the
It is an artistic
expression
through
written word
VARIATIONS IN
LANGUAGE
Words have both denotative and connotative
meanings. The denotative meaning of a word is
that which is found in the dictionary. It is also
known as the literal meaning of a word. On the
other hand, the connotative meaning of a word
is that which is assigned by the writer to a word
as it is used in the context of his text. It is also
Variation is a characteristic of
language that allows a writer to
express more than one way of
saying the same thing. This could
be achieved in writing through
diction, imagery and sensory
Creative Writing focuses
on originality, style, and
narrative voice
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
• Imaginative and expressive
• Strong focus on storytelling
• Use of literary devices (metaphor,
simile, imagery)
• Emphasizes tone, mood, and voice
WHY PRACTICE CREATIVE
• WRITING?
Encourages self-expression
• Enhances empathy and emotional
intelligence
• Develops language and
communication skills
• Strengthens creative thinking
TYPES OF CREATIVE
WRITING
FICTION DRAMA
novels, short stories
CREATIVE
POETRY NONFICTION
memoirs, personal
essays
• Read
TIPS widely
TO GETand often
STARTED
• Write regularly—even short
pieces
• Keep a journal or idea
notebook
• Don’t fear first drafts—revise
later
COMMON
• “Writers are born, not made”
MYTHS
— False!
• “You must wait for inspiration”
— False!
• “Good writing happens on the
first try” — Definitely false!
GOALS OF THIS
• Explore different forms of
COURSE
creative writing
• Develop your unique writing
voice
• Learn techniques to enhance
storytelling
• Build confidence as a writer
TECHNICAL WRITING CREATIVE WRITING
Forms/ Samples Research journals, Poetry, fiction,
proposals, reports, drama
guidelines
Aims to instruct and Aims to
Objective inform the readers entertain the
readers
Reflects the
Content Shows facts writer’s
imagination
Audience With specific target Broader
audience audience
Diction Formal Informal
Structure Systematic Artistic
