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CREATIVE WRITINGChapter 2
Presented By: Jheng Reyes
In this chapter……
•Discover why it’s crucial to get in you “write mind”• Learn how writers really feel about
writing• Find out how to see yourself as a
writer
WRITING: A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP
TOP 10 EXCUSES PEPLE USE TO AVOID WRITING
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING TO WRITE.
• Everyone has something to write. In fact, everyone has a lot to write… even you!
• I’LL MAKE A FOOL OF MYSELF BY FAILING.
• Actually, just the opposite is likely to happen; people will respect and admire you for having the courage to write that book, article or script.
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• I HAVE WRITERS BLOCK.
• No matter how much you may want to write, you may get blocked. Even the best of the best get blocked. So take comfort from the company you’ll be keeping.
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• I DON’T HAVE TIME TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE.
• When can you get a chance to write?
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• I’M EMBARRASED ABOUT MY POOR GRAMMAR AND SPELLING.
• Better living through technology: spell-checkers and grammar programs can help you correct most of your writing problems.
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• I DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS, SUCH AS WORD PROCESSOR OR COMPUTER.
• All you need is pen and paper.
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• IT’S BEEN A LONG SINCE I’VE WRITTEN ANYTHING.
• In chapter 3, you’ll take through the writing process from start to finish.
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• I’M NOT CREATIVE AT ALL.
• Millions of seemingly ordinary everyday people, people like you and me, are deeply creative. The proof? Their writing!
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• NO ONE WILL BUY MY WRITIG ANYWAY, SO WHAT’S THE POINT?
• You can write for the pleasure of writing, just as you may jog, cook or garden for the sheer joy of it.
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• EVERYTHING GOOD HAS BEEN WRITTEN ALREADY.
• When you write the stories, they become unique, because they are yours.
TOP 10 EXCUSES TO AVOID WRITING
• I DON’T HAVE ANYTHING TO WRITE.• I’LL MAKE A FOOL OF MYSELF BY FAILING.• I HAVE WRITERS BLOCK.• I DON’T HAVE TIME TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE.• I’M EMBARRASED ABOUT MY POOR GRAMMAR AND
SPELLING.• I DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS, SUCH AS WORD
PROCESSOR OR COMPUTER.• IT’S BEEN A LONG SINCE I’VE WRITTEN ANYTHING.• I’M NOT CREATIVE AT ALL.• NO ONE WILL BUY MY WRITIG ANYWAY, SO WHAT’S THE
POINT?• EVERYTHING GOOD HAS BEEN WRITTEN ALREADY.
Bet You Didn’t KnowMore than
2500,000 writers and editors are
currently holding staff jobs. Nearly a
third of these writers work for
newspapers, magazines and book
publishers.
SCHMOOZING WITH THE LITERATI
Fantasy Vs. Reality• FANTASY:• Famous writers spend their days doing
their lunch with their publisher at trendy Big City/Bright Lights bistros.
• REALITY:• Famous writers spend their days writing.
• FANTASY:• Famous writers spend their days making
kissy-face with people so famous they are known only by their first names.
• REALITY:• Famous writers spend their days writing.
Fantasy Vs. Reality
• FANTASY:• Famous writers spend their days
networking with other famous writers. • REALITY:• Famous writers spend their days writing.
Fantasy Vs. Reality
GET THE RIGHTATTITUDE
GET THE WRITE ATTITUDE
•READ:•Read everything, not just the type of
writing you want to do.
WRITE ATTITUDES
•CONSIDER TAKING WRITING CLASSES:• If your local adult education center
offers a writing course, sign up!
WRITE ATTITUDES
• SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS:•Review spelling, grammar and
usage.
WRITE ATTITUDES
•BECOME COMPUTER LITERATE:• Learn how to use a computer and a
standard word processing program.
WRITE ATTITUDES
•GET ON THE NET:• Internet is the great way to meet
others writers.
WRITE ATTITUDES
•BUY PERSONAL LETTERHEAD:•Get yourself some nice stationery.
WRITE ATTITUDES
•GET BUSINESS CARDS:•Under occupation, list “WRITER”.
WRITE ATTITUDES
•GET WORKING:• You can’t be a writer if you don’t
write.
WRITE ATTITUDES
THE LEAST YOU NEED TO KNOW:
• All writers feel ambivalent about writing. Some days they love it, other days they hate it.• As a result, people make excuses to avoid
writing. Not you however!• To get in the “write attitude,” start seeing
yourself as a writer.
Now, who wants to be a writer?
THANK YOU.. JREYES.
For your Writing Activity!