Creative Writing: Get into Write Mind

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CREATIVE WRITING Chapter 2 Presented By: Jheng Reyes

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CREATIVE WRITINGChapter 2

Presented By: Jheng Reyes

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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

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WRITING: A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP

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TOP 10 EXCUSES PEPLE USE TO AVOID WRITING

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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!

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• 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

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• 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

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• I DON’T HAVE TIME TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE.

• When can you get a chance to write?

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• 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

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• I DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS, SUCH AS WORD PROCESSOR OR COMPUTER.

• All you need is pen and paper.

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• IT’S BEEN A LONG SINCE I’VE WRITTEN ANYTHING.

• In chapter 3, you’ll take through the writing process from start to finish.

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• I’M NOT CREATIVE AT ALL.

• Millions of seemingly ordinary everyday people, people like you and me, are deeply creative. The proof? Their writing!

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• 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.

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• EVERYTHING GOOD HAS BEEN WRITTEN ALREADY.

• When you write the stories, they become unique, because they are yours.

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• 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.

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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.

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SCHMOOZING WITH THE LITERATI

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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.

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• 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

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• FANTASY:• Famous writers spend their days

networking with other famous writers. • REALITY:• Famous writers spend their days writing.

Fantasy Vs. Reality

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GET THE RIGHTATTITUDE

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GET THE WRITE ATTITUDE

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•READ:•Read everything, not just the type of

writing you want to do.

WRITE ATTITUDES

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•CONSIDER TAKING WRITING CLASSES:• If your local adult education center

offers a writing course, sign up!

WRITE ATTITUDES

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• SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS:•Review spelling, grammar and

usage.

WRITE ATTITUDES

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•BECOME COMPUTER LITERATE:• Learn how to use a computer and a

standard word processing program.

WRITE ATTITUDES

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•GET ON THE NET:• Internet is the great way to meet

others writers.

WRITE ATTITUDES

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•BUY PERSONAL LETTERHEAD:•Get yourself some nice stationery.

WRITE ATTITUDES

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•GET BUSINESS CARDS:•Under occupation, list “WRITER”.

WRITE ATTITUDES

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•GET WORKING:• You can’t be a writer if you don’t

write.

WRITE ATTITUDES

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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.

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Now, who wants to be a writer?

THANK YOU.. JREYES.

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For your Writing Activity!