Creative Writing “Creative writing is anything where the purpose is to express thoughts, feelings and emotions rather than to simply convey information”

What is Creative Writing? Imagination exploding on a page Imagination exploding on a page A translation of experience or thought into words A translation of experience or thought into words A blend of truth and life experience A blend of truth and life experience Indulging in fantasy Indulging in fantasy

INTROS Introduce yourself and tell me your favorite book/author & your favorite movie After our introductions, write in your notebook YOUR definition of CREATIVE WRITING (It can be both literal and abstract phrases or one-word answers) Make a list of all the genres of creative writing that you know

Styles of Creative Writing Memoir or biography Creative Non-Fiction FictionPoetryDramaMusic/song Screenplay- movie, TV show

Creativity = No Boundaries You can…. – Write what you know – Write what you wonder or dream of – Write a truth you haven’t discovered yet – Write until your soul is content – Write to find meaning and substance – Write to entertain – Write to frighten – Write to inspire thought

Creativity is… Turn to a friend or a new classmate, and write your answers together to the following questions in a notebook 1. Make a list of the most creative books and/or movies that you know (It can be creative in terms of dialogue, characters, plot, humor, fear/horror, special effects, setting, etc. ) 2. What elements make those stories creative? (Be prepared to discuss with class)

Write a description of this photo that uses imagery and appeals to the senses

Images… Images are not quite ideas- they just exist and can’t be defined or contained Images are not quite ideas- they just exist and can’t be defined or contained An image’s meaning is never complete- it is generative- always creating new thoughts Images create word pictures Images create word pictures Images are linked to memory Images are linked to memory Images should produce a bit of magic- an unreality that becomes real Images should produce a bit of magic- an unreality that becomes real

Describe the memories or mental images that come to mind for each: (You may write words, phrases, or complete sentences. Include imagery and sensory details) 1. Crowd erupting in applause 2. Tantalizing aroma coming from the kitchen 3. Powdery flakes of snow falling

Use imagery that appeals to one or more senses for the following… Summer is… Ex: A juicy, decadent watermelon. Ex: A sultry, blue night. Relaxation is… Relaxation is… (Insert favorite food here)… (Insert favorite food here)…

Take a risk! Creative writing means leaving the rules behind and taking a risk (as long as you don’t cross the boundaries of appropriateness for school) Don’t be afraid to use your imagination, like when you were a child

What isn’t Creative Writing An Analytical Essay (Yuck!) Your report card (unless you doctored it up, which could get interesting) Excuse note (Unless it’s somewhere along the lines of “I was late because I was on official duty…had to take a call from the President”)

What isn’t Creative Writing Lab report (unless you doctor up the results of your data) A newspaper article (well, unless you write for a tabloid gossip paper or Cosmo magazine) Anything that doesn’t allow you to have fun or use your imaginative Anything that doesn’t allow you to have fun or use your imaginative

Creative Love Letter Use your imagination along with vivid sensory details and imagery to write a love letter to your cell phone or other electronic device! Don’t be afraid to let go and be silly! If you really are not a technology person, you may write your letter to your pen or pencil. HAVE FUN!!!

Stock Characters Stock characters prezi 1- Character types 2-

How many ways could you tell a scary story? You are home alone one dark, stormy night. You hear a loud noise coming from upstairs. Suddenly there is a bolt of lightening, and the power goes out. Decide what happens next. Then, tell the story in 1-2 pages Finally, turn to a partner and swap stories. Compare/contrast the outcome and the style of story-telling (details, descriptions, etc.)