Writing Tip #3 A lot of people ask me how to start writing. The ability to write is a talent but also a learned skill which, even the best writers, never stop honing and improving. I think the first step is to practise writing and develop your skill set and confidence. You can improve your writing skills by attending creative writing groups or workshops, where you can learn different writing techniques. You can also watch the free but very good creative writing tutorials on YouTube. In the groups I run I use props as a way of unlocking people’s imaginative potential. You can do this at home to. Take any object and examine it in detail. What does it look like? What does it feel like? What does smell like? The next question to ask yourself is: How did it get there? How does it feel? What is its history? and what is going to happen to it next? Then the writing adventure can begin. If you don’t want to use props, writing prompts are also a very good way to inspire creative writing. I use simple one sentence writing prompts in my groups and my students have produced fantastic writing just from having their ideas focused on one idea. If you want to do some writing prompts, a wonderful prompt list can be found here - https://lnkd.in/ehWfiRsD Keep Writing!
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