How to Be Creative While Writing? A POV

I vow to keep it short. Don’t hate me if it's a lie.

I believe Creativity is a way of thinking, living, perceiving, and presenting something differently. It may not be licit, but it better be a striking one.

Here are some activities I find reasonable for me. And perhaps you can try them too!

• Read a paragraph from a story, understand it, and then try to imagine various interpretations of it. Write down all the variations you can think of.

• With all the variations, you're likely to come up with a combination of words forming a unique sentence. However, be sure not to lose the true meaning and essence of the reference sentence.

• Try using a single word or two while expressing the meaning of an entire sentence. Or, find another way to say it — in a more lively and elegant manner. Also, you can elongate a short sentence into two different ones.

• Focus on word choice parameters, as it is crucial while being creative with a story. Similarly, the tone is the fundamental element of your creative essay. Stick to neutrals at first, then add in some aggressive flavors.

• Give your thoughts plenty of room to wonder and wander. Creativity can't live in a constricted neighborhood. Let it loose for lengths, but make sure to leash it.

• Learn about plenty of idioms, phrases, and synonyms. They help in giving character and style to your creation.

• Watch operas, classical dramas, and videos of artistry — the sources of raw inspiration.

• Listen to casual podcasts, dramatic monologues, and when you’re beat — scare the Shakespeare out of someone!

Speech therapy

Example: “What if I answered the phone without starting with the word — Hello!" You must have noticed a public speaker trying to create an environment before putting across his point. It's because the technique enables him to strongly persuade the audience.

Suggestive notes

Creativity comes with a picture in your mind. You can imagine a plot of an intense story, but you may not have the right words to justify it.

Solution; Start jotting down whatever comes into your mind. Never mind your tone, structure, or grammar.

Because as you continue, you start getting a faint sight of the horizon across the ocean. The more you row ahead, the clearer you see it.

Yes, reading materials online or offline will greatly help. But I prefer the offline reading activity. There is something more attractive about reading physical books, novels, and papers. I feel something is sucked out of a story while consuming it virtually. Have you felt it too?

The touch down

Creative writing is the art of putting together words in a way that seems appealing and carries a deeper meaning. It should be inspiring and informational for your readers. I would say Creativity is wild, don't tame it, but shelter it in a colossal ranch to let it run freely. Watch it, nurture it, and love it wildly.