Quarter 1
WEEK 3 DEFINING CREATIVE WRITING AND IDENTIFYING ITS DIFFERENT
TYPES
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the specific directions carefully before answering the exercises and activities.
Accomplish this module on or before SEPTEMBER 21, 2020. For online consultations, please refer to the given
schedule.
ESSENTIAL LEARNING PURPOSES: At the end of these lessons, I am expected to:
1. Define creative writing;
What do I 2. Contrast creative writing and other types of writings: technical writing, journalism, and
need to academic writing; and
know? 3. Identify the different types of creative writing.
Before going further, let us see if you can answer this exercise. I know you can do it! This
will help you to determine your prior knowledge about this topic. Good luck!
What do I know?
REVIEW Write T if you think the statement is true and F if you think it’s false.
_____1. We all know good writing when we see it.
_____2. Good writing is the novel you stay up all night to finish.
_____3. Great writing is the short story you insist on sharing with all your friends.
_____4. It’s a bad play when you want to see it over and over again.
_____5. Excellent writing is the movie that makes you laugh and cry at the same time.
_____6. You can find great writing in song lyrics that you can’t get out of your head.
_____7. Great writing is the poem that does not comfort you when times are tough.
_____8. Good writing can only be poetry but not prose.
_____9. Good writing are mostly only fiction.
_____10. Only geniuses can create great writing.
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What is Creative Writing?
Creative writing is a kind of writing that uses language in imaginative and bold ways. It is
any imaginative writing where the purpose is to express thoughts, feelings and emotions
rather than to simply convey information.
“Creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction, poetry, or non-fiction that goes
outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of
literature. Works which fall into this category include novels, epics, short stories, and
poems. Writing for the screen and stage, screenwriting and playwriting respectively,
typically have their own programs of study, but fit under the creative writing category as
well.” – Wikipedia
“Creative writing is writing that expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings in an
imaginative, often unique, and poetic way.” – Sil.org
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For offline reference: please open video no. 5
Creative Writing vs. Technical Writing
The main difference between creative writing and technical writing is that, the former is written to
enthral, entertain and arouse a certain feeling in a reader, whereas the latter is to educate the
audience with the factual information and is presented in a logical manner.
Creative Writing vs. Journalism
The difference between creative writing and journalism is grounded on the fact that former
comprises much on art, fiction, and imagination. Creative writing allows the writer to delve deeper
into his imagination to bring out the story that he desires to write about. Creative writers use words
to paint pictures and create worlds, situations, and characters that are fictitious but related to life.
Poems, novels, plays, and short stories are all under the category of creative writing.
Meanwhile, journalism relies heavily on the truth, facts, current events, and knowledge. In this
kind of writing, the writer must gather credible sources to write informational truth behind current
issues. It should be informative, honest, and un-biased. News articles, feature stories in magazines,
sports news, and many other found in broadsheets and tabloids belong to journalism.
Creative Writing vs Academic Writing
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Creative writing is seen as undisciplined, personal, and inspiration-driven, while academic
writing is strictly organized and analytical. Specifically,
Creative writing is imaginative and reveals the author’s style and voice. Its goal is to express
human life and experiences. It uses PREP (Point, Reason, Example, Point) method/structure.
On the other hand, academic writing is strictly organized and analytical. Its goal is to analyze,
synthesize, and convey information and data in a prescribed manner. In academic writing, a writer
is expected to be logical and organized, and uses refined language.
Types of creative writing include:
Poetry
Plays
Movie and television scripts
Fiction (novels, novellas, and short stories)
Songs
Speeches
Memoirs
Personal essays
As you can see, some nonfiction types of writing
can also be considered creative writing. Memoirs
and personal essays, for example, can be written creatively
to inform your readers about your life in an
expressive way. Because these types are written in first
person, it's easier for them to be creative.
TYP
ES OF
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CREATIVE WRITING
What is creative writing? What does it mean to be a creative writer? We often associate
creative writing with fictional stories, but there are many more ways of being creative as a
writer than this. Here are just a few examples of the different types of creative writing that
are available for you to explore.
1. Essays
Writing an essay requires creative thinking. This is especially true for
personal or descriptive essays. If you’re trying to create a persuasive
argument for the reader, then you’ll need to engage the creative centers of
your mind to make that happen.
2. Journals
A journal is not quite the same as a diary. Diaries help you keep track of the
events that happen to you during the day. A journal takes on more of a
memoir role. You can choose the types of memories that you write down by
keeping everything within a specific topic or heading. Dreams are a common
journal, but you could also focus on relationships, contentment, gratitude, or
virtually any other emotion.
3. Poetry
Poetry might not be a form of creative writing that hits bestseller lists often,
but it shouldn’t be ignored by any writer. Poems can be written in any
format. You can also write them with specific form and prose if you prefer.
If you really want to stretch your creative energies, try to come up with a
rhyming story – kids love stories that rhyme. For fun, you could even create
a horror rhyming poem for adults to practice your creative skills.
4. Vignettes
These are short stories that can take on virtually any format that is offered
here. Pretty much anything goes from a creative standpoint if you’re writing
a vignette – except for length. This type of creative writing is extremely
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short. It can even just be a couple of sentences long if you wish, as long as
the descriptions used are evocative.
5. Short Stories
A short story has natural ABC progression which allows you to tell a full tale
that is meaningful to the reader. These stories don’t have to be lengthy either.
You can write a solid short story in 1,000-2,000 words and still include
character development and plot details.
6. Letters
Our ability to communicate with one another is relying more and more on
the written word these days, so writing letters to someone is a great creative
writing skill to develop. You can even have your characters write letters to
each other within the context of a story you’re creating.
7. Songs
Some might say that song lyrics are really just a poem set to music, but there
is a certain rhythm to song lyrics that is unique to the writing world. If you
can play an instrument or like to sing, then consider stretching your creative
writing skills into this type of writing to see what happens. If you don’t play
an instrument, maybe someone you know does and would be interested in
coming up with a collaboration.
8. Blogging
Think of blogging as a published form of journaling, but without the
limitation of purpose. A blog can be a personal diary, a reflection of a
spiritual journey, or even be educational in nature.
9. Free Writing
This might be the most creative type of writing. Just turn on your computer
or open up a notebook and start to write. Don’t let anything stop you.
Whatever comes to mind gets put onto your screen or that page. Nothing is
off-limits. Set a time limit for yourself – say 15 minutes. When you’ve
finished, you may have several great ideas that can be turned into larger
stories later on.
10. Speeches
Speeches are a lot like essays, but the goal of a speech tends to be more
persuasive or inspirational. The good news about this creative writing type is
that virtually any subject matter can be discussed. You do have limits on
length in this format – about 100 words can be spoken clearly per minute, so
be precise with your key points so a rambling speech isn’t the end result.
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These types of creative writing may be some of the most popular ways to write, but
that doesn’t mean they’re the only ones that are available. You can write memoirs.
You can write autobiographies. You can write TV scripts. The goal is simple: to just
keep writing. Find your comfort zone, then step outside of it, and your creative
energies will thank you for your efforts.
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Before going further, let us see if you can answer this exercise. I know you can do it! This will
help you to determine your prior knowledge about this topic.
Short Quiz
WHAT’S Compare and contrast the following types of writing, as discussed. Your answer must be at
MORE? least three sentences.
1. Creative Writing vs Journalism
2. Creative Writing vs Academic Writing
Explorer! Let us now test what you have learned in our adventure! I know you can answer these
questions! Good luck!
ASSESSMENT CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE: TYPES OF CREATIVE WRITING
Match the definition in column A to its respective type of Creative Writing in column B. Write
your answer on the space provided before each item.
A B
_______ 1. They are a lot like essays, but a) Vignettes
their goal tends to be more persuasive b) Short Stories
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or inspirational. c) Speeches
_______ 2. It is a type of writing that involves d) Blogging
musical instruments. e) Songs
_______ 3. It takes on more of a memoir role. f) Letters
_______ 4. It has natural ABC progression g) Journals
which allows you to tell a full tale that is
meaningful to the reader.
_______ 5. It can even just be a couple of
sentences long if you wish, as long as the
descriptions used are evocative.
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Explorer! Please take time to watch the following videos attached in this section before you
proceed to the next lesson. For now, you may take your break.
ENRICHMENT
Video Links:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr3tRt02X7k
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWjyx1z4U9A
NEXT LESSON: Techniques Used in Creative Writing
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REFERENCES
Solmerano, E. Et. Al (2017). Creative Writing. Manila Philippines. Fastbooks Educational
Supply Inc.
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