Writing advice please?

Question

Next semester, I'm going to take a Creative Writing class and I'm worried that I won't be able to produce a piece of creative writing on command. Does anyone have any advice to help me overcome this fear?

make those words your undying servant ... I like that. That's clever. I like clever.

Answer 1

Well, from the point of view of a 13 year old writer who has a cartoon, let me lay this vague piece of wisdom onto you; You need to understand that with a wide vocabulary, and something towriteabout, there is nothing UN-writeable. You need to come to grips with the fact that those words do not OWN you! It comes FRom you, and with the flick of the wrist, you have made those words your undying servant that will take you to the pinnacle. Sorry if its too hollywood.

Answer 2

I liked Jeff R's comments. One thing however that no one has mentioned so far is that life itself can create the muse for your words. I suggest that you find out more details regarding your teacher's syllabus. That will give you the direction you will need in order to go out into the world and experience events. Your experiences will help develop more thoughts (words) that you may glean from and expound upon.

I have lived in Iceland, seen the Northern Lights, sailed on a large naval vessel that moved sideways once because the ship was being pulled into a whirlpool. I have gone spelunking, read the Bible 14 times, read the Chronicles of Narnia and many other books, traveled to Europe,fallen in love and yada, yada, yada.

Words are alive, we are the ones who decide what they will mean. Look up the words: gay, ubonics, avocado, sheave and supercalafragalistick expealadoches. Also, join a Writer's club, subscribe to a writer's magazine, ask lots of questions and finally use Spellcheck but do not rely upon it.

Answer 3

I took a couple of creative writing courses before I became a soulless creature of the legal world. The best advice I can give is to remember that the ability to write exists separately from any topic about which you choose to write. Whether you are writing poetry or prose, the ability to place words and phrases into order in a way that describes/shows/evokes/means is always there. The topic about which you choose to write - or the assignment you are given - does not affect this ability at all. Further, you can tailor any topic to fit your purposes; in some ways, when a topic is assigned, this becomes the essence of creativity. Trust your abilities, and mold your topics to what you know you can do.

Answer 4

Well, you won't probably be the only one not being able to write something on command, and, after all, why woud you be worried? Nobody's going to cut your head off for it. You are there to learn, that's how learning is done, with mistakes. After all, think that you have a great opportunity to be taking this class, take it as an adventure... would you have preferred not to take this class at all? Try to learn as much as you can and make the best of it, think how it is going to be helpful for you in the future.
By the way, I'm sure you can manage. You've been writing here poetry and you just need to think, how nice they gave me a subject, I don't have to try to find it myself... Dunno...

Answer 5

The key is to write with the information given in your class. What you'll have is different types of poetry to write and it will just start flowing.

The best bet is to learn the TYPES of poetry there are, find topics that interest you, and just go from mind to paper. It won't be the best work but you'll always get feedback from your peers...and that's what most classes do anyhow.

Answer 6

Read! If your class is going to focus on one genre (novel, short story, poetry, drama), read lots of literature in that genre. I recommend Perrine's Structure, Sound and Sense, an introduction-to-literature textbook that discusses the features of each genre (except the novel) and uses enjoyable works as examples. I think that, the more you immerse yourself in the kind of literature you want to write, the more your own ideas will flow. It will also help to start thinking about the situations you encounter as possible subjects. How would you work them into a story, play, or poem?

Answer 7

If you've ever asked a "what if?" question, you can write creatively! Just sit down and write everyday, DON'T edit while you write or you'll get all upset about things not being good enough, do that part later :) I'm sure you'll do fine! Good luck!

Answer 8

I have never seen a kitty with a pen in it's paw, but all things are possible ... one time I saw on t.v. that a woman taught her cat how to eat with a fork while sitting at this woman's dining room table. This is a true story. Good luck and best wishes with your writing.

Answer 9

There are lots of things to talk and write about.
It only depends on your ability to make each topic sound interesting.
You ability to keep your reader waiting and yearning for more.
I write about everyday experience and occurence and I'd like you to see the way I wove and tailer to suit my purpose, yet in a way, make each experience interesting and really inspiring.

www.freemanvicky.wordpress.com

Answer 10

lol im only ten and im planning to put my story to the publisher it's called true love maybe it'll be published or not. and if im only elven then im sure a guy like u can deffientely right. maybe listen to some music to relax u i always listen to music for ideas.