ANYBODY CAN WRITE; 7 TIPS FOR ASPIRING CREATIVE WRITERS.

ANYBODY CAN WRITE; 7 TIPS FOR ASPIRING CREATIVE WRITERS.

Hello sugars! 👋😍🤗
It's been a while here, but I'm back with my promise:
If you've ever admired a good piece of writing (fiction or nonfiction) and wondered how to weave words so that you've got readers entangled in the product of your imagination like an erring fly in a spider's web, this blog post is for you.✨💃🤸

Here are seven ways to unlock unlock your creativity;

 1: Flex your imagination muscles.

Bob Proctor said that "The greatest nation in the world is IMAGINATION." Can't agree less. Your creativity is directly proportional to how flexible your imagination is. Don't bore your readers with stiff, narrow minded thinking. Flex your imagination muscles. Close your eyes and let your mind carry you to unbelievable, colorful and special places. So many worlds exist outside the world you're presently in and you can only find them in your imagination. Some writers may not have made it to the airport, but they describe Paris as if they've shopped there before. Imagination is the key. If you don't see it, you can't write it.

2:  Be friends with the Dictionary and Thesarus.

When last did you add new words to your vocabulary? How many ways can you say "Yes"? What other words can you use to describe a word as simple as "fat"? If you have a stiff vocabulary, your writing cannot be interesting. Creative writing is a play with/on words. There's no hard and fast rule. If you want to keep your readers hanging to your every word, learn to spice up your vocabulary. But be careful not to overuse unfamiliar words. It can confuse your readers. If you're not sure of the meaning of a word or expression, do not use it.

3: Read wide.

How can you write a good fictional piece if you don't know how it works? Or a beautifully written essay if you do not read people's essays? Think about it. When you see a beautifully sewn dress that you like, you snap it and give the picture to your tailor to sew you the exact same style. Writing works like that. When you read a good novel or an essay you appreciate, or a poem that swept you off your feet, you're inspired to write something similar and you have the license to spice it up the way you want. Reading exposes exposes you to unknown realms and makes you wise.

4: Write with confidence!

The speaker's territory is his stage. An actor's territory is his set. An artist's territory is his canvas. Your territory is your paper (or blank screen), own it. If you're nervous of a microphone, don't tell me you're also afraid to pen down your thoughts on paper. Pour it out! Decorate it! Push the limits! Splash some color! It's yours and you can do whatever you want with it, so be fearless! There is no wrong or right, so don't be afraid! Say it the way you think it! Be confident in yourself! Write and damn the consequences. That's how you find your voice.

5: Seek feedback and learn to laugh at yourself.

Show people your writings and find out what they think about it. You need people to tell you if you are making sense and actually passing a message. It goes a long way in helping you improve as a writer. Also, laugh at yourself when you've written crap! It's not the end of the world when people tell you your work doesn't make sense or if they didn't get your point. Reread your writing and laugh at the mistakes you made. Then catch your breath and try again. When you learn to laugh at yourself, critics can only laugh with you and not at you.

Step 6: Keep those doors open.

Deeply creative people are people that have learned to talk less and listen more. When you're with people, open your eyes and ears. Notice how no two people are the same. When you're talking with an introvert, notice the expressions they use and how their eyes tell everything they are thinking inside. If you're talking with an extrovert, observe the words they use to describe events. Notice how they raise their voice and how their eyes light up. Don't miss your chance of knowing the difference between a civil engineer and an electrical engineer when you attend a conference.
While talking with a teenager, pay attention to the terms (or slangs) they use. When someone comes back from Spain, encourage them to share their experiences. Take note of the places and sights they mention. You can know a little bit about anything and anybody and write as if you know so much, just by opening your ears.

Step 7: Sit down and write!

Writers aren't those who think about writing, they're people who actually sit down to write. Stop thinking about how and when you will write. Do it now. Procastination never helped anybody and there will be no perfect time to start. Get a pen and paper or open a blank page on your computer and fire away!

8: Don't give up.

If you're not used to it, sitting in front of a blank screen or paper can be daunting. There is tendency to get frustrated and give up, but don't. When you don't win that competition, keep going. When you fail that English exam, don't stop writing. When they reject your application letter, don't even think about giving up. Keep pushing. You can only get better.


I wrote this to tell you that YOU TOO CAN WRITE. Practice makes perfection. If you start today and keep going, you can make giant strides before the lockdown is even over.

Unique Eunice believes in you. You can do it.😘💪

(All images in this text were sourced from Google.)


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