Creative writing refers to fictional writing or storytelling. Take, for example, a newspaper article is not an example of creative writing, as it must include facts about a situation. While with creative writing you can use your imagination to make stuff up. Generally, the purpose of creative writing is to produce something which is entertaining, engaging and even personal.
- Read everything you can find!
- Find inspiration in everyday things.
- Use writing prompts to inspire you.
- Criticise the work of others.
- Keep a journal and write something in it every day.
- Play imaginative games.
- Rewrite a famous story.
- Use image prompts to inspire you!
- Incentivise your writing!
Connect writing with your interests.