Download Introduction of Creative Writing and more Lecture notes English in PDF only on Docsity! Fe Unleashing the Core of Your Imagination What is Creative Writing? >» Also known as 'the art of making things up,’ creative writing is a vital part of modern society. > Traditionally referred to as literature, creative writing is an art of sorts - the art of making things up. It's writing done in a way thatis not academic or technical but still attracts an audience. > Though the definition is rather loose, creative writing can for the most part be considered any writing that is original and self-expressive. Techniques used in creative writing include: » Character development » Anecdotes > Plot development > Metaphors and similes > Vivid setting > Figures of speech >» Underlying theme > Imaginative language > Point of view > Emotional appeal >» Dialogue >» Heavy description TECHNICAL WRITING VS. CREATIVE WRITING o Factual © Fictional and imaginative © Informative, instructional oe Entertaining, provocative or persuasive and captivating oe Clear, precise and straightforward o Artistic, figurative, symboli © Objective c or even vague e Specialized vocabulary © Subjective oe Generalized vocabulary Key Differences In creative writing the most of the part is self-created, although the idea might be inspired but in technical writing the facts are to be obliged and the note is delivered from leading on what previously other greats have concluded. Most commonly, the creative writing is for general audience or for masses but technical writing is for specific audience. The creative writing entertains people as it has poetry or some illustrations or another idea, whereas the technical writing causes boredom as it follows the strong pattern based on facts and Is just to transfer the information to the audience. In technical writing the specialized vocabulary, such like scientific terms and other are used while in creative writing, one can go with slang or evocative phrases or even something which can be perceived well by the audience. Humor, satire might be the useful essences in creative writing but such thoughts or ideas have no link with the technical writing. > Overall, creative writing allows for more personal expression whereas academic/scholarly writing aims to explore an idea, argument, or concept. >» Academic writing requires more factual evidence for support, and presents challenges such as the pressure of time. > They each have their own purpose LOVELL ROWE PANTALEON-AZUCENAS, LPT
