Your inner self is best way to understand you as a writer. Listening to your gut feeling is what can take your writing to new heights and then some.
People talk about creative writing like it's a hard thing to master. They say if you don't attend an accredited creative writing program then you don't know what it's like to be creative.
"WRONG!"
I personally take offense to that. I believe anyone can be creative no matter what the critics or he nay-sayers say. If you want to pen a story then start by picking up your pen and start writing. If you want to seriously pen a story, then it depends on you and how deep your passion is to tell that story. That's where your creativity comes in.
Anyone can pen a story, but it takes listening to your inner writer's soul to really tell the story. It takes reaching down in the deepest part of your soul to bring out the passion, to be able to be creative to tell the story how you want it to be told. When you do this, it will give your story depth, life, and gaping mouth readers.
Today; start listening to your inner writer's soul so your story can be infused with the true soul of a storyteller.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
WHAT IS CREATIVE WRITING TO YOU?
When you think of what creative writing is to you, what are your thoughts? What story or poem pops in your head? What inspires you to write creatively?
These are things for you to think about as you read on through this post of "what is creative writing to you."
As many of already know creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction , poetry, or non-fiction, that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of literature. That's the definition of creative writing in nut shell.
However, to many of us it means something totally different. We define creative writing by the way we write, tell our own stories, and how we creative a piece of poetry.
When we take ourselves the next level creatively we are creative writing in our way. It's a definition that only you the writer can give to yourself to be able to understand what kind of a writer you are or evenually want to be.
The bottom line is to think about what creative writing means to you through your own experiences, needs, wants, and style. Focus on your insecurities, vulnerabilities, and strengths to creatively capture the very essence of who you are as a writer. That alone will show you what creative writing means to you.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
These are things for you to think about as you read on through this post of "what is creative writing to you."
As many of already know creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction , poetry, or non-fiction, that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of literature. That's the definition of creative writing in nut shell.
However, to many of us it means something totally different. We define creative writing by the way we write, tell our own stories, and how we creative a piece of poetry.
When we take ourselves the next level creatively we are creative writing in our way. It's a definition that only you the writer can give to yourself to be able to understand what kind of a writer you are or evenually want to be.
The bottom line is to think about what creative writing means to you through your own experiences, needs, wants, and style. Focus on your insecurities, vulnerabilities, and strengths to creatively capture the very essence of who you are as a writer. That alone will show you what creative writing means to you.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
CREATING YOUR OWN HOLIDAY LEGACY BY STORYTELLING!
The holidays is the part of the year that most of us look forward to in a major way. It's a special time that we gather and spend time with friends and family to show how much we love each other.
For this holiday make it special by starting your own family legacy by storytelling.
It's a great way to freeze those special moments that happen during the holiday season with family and friends.
To get started designate someone who you believe has an ok writing ability (doesn't have to be a professional). Then, get all the materials like a scrap-book, pens, lots of paper, cameras and your family. After doing all of this, make sure the individual designated has all the materials needed to start the documentation.
As you attend family dinners/parties be sure to document what's happening so that you won't have much to do when the holidays are all over.
When it's complete seal it away in a safe place for years to come.
Remember the holidays are more than just gift giving. It's about family, friends and love. Take the time to create a holiday family legacy by storytelling.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
For this holiday make it special by starting your own family legacy by storytelling.
It's a great way to freeze those special moments that happen during the holiday season with family and friends.
To get started designate someone who you believe has an ok writing ability (doesn't have to be a professional). Then, get all the materials like a scrap-book, pens, lots of paper, cameras and your family. After doing all of this, make sure the individual designated has all the materials needed to start the documentation.
As you attend family dinners/parties be sure to document what's happening so that you won't have much to do when the holidays are all over.
When it's complete seal it away in a safe place for years to come.
Remember the holidays are more than just gift giving. It's about family, friends and love. Take the time to create a holiday family legacy by storytelling.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
RE-VISITING THE SHORT STORY!
Stories are so many things that we know and love.
The short story is a great way to gain inspiration to take your storytelling to the next level.
It can be told in a few sentences or one hundred sentences, depending your time frame and the elements of your story.
We can mold it, dress it up, dress it down, or sex it up. It can be a story that captures everything
you infuse in it.
Today; find your inspiration by creating a bold, sassy, and interesting short story. You never know where it will take you.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
The short story is a great way to gain inspiration to take your storytelling to the next level.
It can be told in a few sentences or one hundred sentences, depending your time frame and the elements of your story.
We can mold it, dress it up, dress it down, or sex it up. It can be a story that captures everything
you infuse in it.
Today; find your inspiration by creating a bold, sassy, and interesting short story. You never know where it will take you.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Sunday, October 2, 2011
SURVIVING WRITERS BLOCK!
Writer's block is what most writers say when they are tired and they choose not to continue on with their current story.
Most writers write, stop and then write weeks later when they think about it.
We say, it's writer's being absolutely lazy instead of focusing on completing the story at that time.
The truth to surviving writers block is surviving yourself. It comes down to having the enthusiam to finish what you've started.
For some it's easier said than done, as most writers have a short attention span anyway.
Sticking to your writing goals is key. That' why building a list before you start writing with your goals for the day is where you start. Once you do that, you start writing. Then take small breaks in between to gather your thoughts and let what you have written marinate in your mind. Then, it's back to writing for the length of time you have promised yourself.
It's all about taking the time to build up your writing stamia to get your story finished and having fun in the process. If you can do that, then you can survive writers block.
Today, take the steps and survive writer's block; the stink of writing.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Most writers write, stop and then write weeks later when they think about it.
We say, it's writer's being absolutely lazy instead of focusing on completing the story at that time.
The truth to surviving writers block is surviving yourself. It comes down to having the enthusiam to finish what you've started.
For some it's easier said than done, as most writers have a short attention span anyway.
Sticking to your writing goals is key. That' why building a list before you start writing with your goals for the day is where you start. Once you do that, you start writing. Then take small breaks in between to gather your thoughts and let what you have written marinate in your mind. Then, it's back to writing for the length of time you have promised yourself.
It's all about taking the time to build up your writing stamia to get your story finished and having fun in the process. If you can do that, then you can survive writers block.
Today, take the steps and survive writer's block; the stink of writing.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Saturday, September 24, 2011
DEFINING YOU IN YOUR WRITING!
What does writing teach us? What does each story we write say to the potential reader? How can writers strive to tell stories better and better and stay true to their literary style?
These are all questions you should ask your self when trying to define your literary style or stay on course with your writing style.
We all know at times it can be a bit hard to stay the course in our storytelling, but with knowing who you are as a writer and lots of reading, any writer can define who they are in their writing.
It's important to know the types of stories you wish to tell as well as incorporating your own techniques. Whether made up or a collage of many techniques made into your own over time; it will make your stories very interesting and rather unique.
As you develop this, and keep it up, your stories will touch many readers in a major way.
Today; define you in your writing and stay true to who you are as you strive to tell your next story.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
These are all questions you should ask your self when trying to define your literary style or stay on course with your writing style.
We all know at times it can be a bit hard to stay the course in our storytelling, but with knowing who you are as a writer and lots of reading, any writer can define who they are in their writing.
It's important to know the types of stories you wish to tell as well as incorporating your own techniques. Whether made up or a collage of many techniques made into your own over time; it will make your stories very interesting and rather unique.
As you develop this, and keep it up, your stories will touch many readers in a major way.
Today; define you in your writing and stay true to who you are as you strive to tell your next story.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Saturday, September 17, 2011
SPICY LIT NIGHT CAP! WORD PLAY: "Tingle"
This word is an automatic when creating a hot and steamy love story or very gritty nasty black love drama.
When I think of this word I immediately get goose bumps! It has a ripple effect, much like when your lover is caressing you in one spot, which automatically makes those other spots jump to the tenth power!
You can use this word in a number of ways in your story. Many people use it as a description as they describe how one charater feels. Writers also use it in performance poetry to give a smooth, yet in your face effect.
There are power in words, but more power in the description of the word. The more you can describe the word the more your readers will get wrapped up in you stories/poetry.
Today, use "tingle" in a way that you never have before, and realize the potential a word can bring to spice up your story/poetry.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
When I think of this word I immediately get goose bumps! It has a ripple effect, much like when your lover is caressing you in one spot, which automatically makes those other spots jump to the tenth power!
You can use this word in a number of ways in your story. Many people use it as a description as they describe how one charater feels. Writers also use it in performance poetry to give a smooth, yet in your face effect.
There are power in words, but more power in the description of the word. The more you can describe the word the more your readers will get wrapped up in you stories/poetry.
Today, use "tingle" in a way that you never have before, and realize the potential a word can bring to spice up your story/poetry.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
TAKE A MENTAL NOTE!
Writing can help us in many ways to see things clearly and to tell the kinds of stories we want to tell to our potential audience.
Many of us who are writers are always on the move and going about our daily lives.
As your out and about today, take a mental note of what's going on around you. Sometimes those small things can yield big returns in the creative process.
It's also important to take a mental note because incorporating real life aspects into your stories can have a real life affect on your potential reading audience.
Today; as your running around and going about your business, take a mental note. You never know where it will take your story.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Many of us who are writers are always on the move and going about our daily lives.
As your out and about today, take a mental note of what's going on around you. Sometimes those small things can yield big returns in the creative process.
It's also important to take a mental note because incorporating real life aspects into your stories can have a real life affect on your potential reading audience.
Today; as your running around and going about your business, take a mental note. You never know where it will take your story.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Friday, September 16, 2011
Storytellers!
Storytelling is an exciting way to reveal something interesting or just to be creative.
As you tell your story, be sure to incorporate something spicy, dramatic, unforgettable and down right interesting.
Start by looking at your own life, but changing it up so that it seems new. Once you've done that, take it to the next level by creating good characters around what your story is truly about. Remember it says alot when your characters pop.
Today, take the time out and start telling your stories. Who knows, it could turn out to be a bestseller.
Cherries And Strawberries
Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice
As you tell your story, be sure to incorporate something spicy, dramatic, unforgettable and down right interesting.
Start by looking at your own life, but changing it up so that it seems new. Once you've done that, take it to the next level by creating good characters around what your story is truly about. Remember it says alot when your characters pop.
Today, take the time out and start telling your stories. Who knows, it could turn out to be a bestseller.
Cherries And Strawberries
Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice
Saturday, July 30, 2011
ONE WORD!
One word to ponder:
"write"
It's easy, just write!
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
"write"
It's easy, just write!
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
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