UNIVERSAL SCHOLASTIC ACADEME

Sinisian East, Lemery, Batangas

CREATIVE WRITING

MODULE 1 : CREATIVE WRITING VS. OTHER TYPES OF WRITING (Week 1)

I. INTRODUCTION

Creative writing is an art. It has very little to do with the information even though it does
communicate some information. For example, a novel may contain a lot of information about a city or a society
or a political party and some scholars may study the novel for this reason, but this information does not play a
primary role in any true novel. The goal of all creative writing is to give the reader the pleasure of an emotional
experience, to offer a time for recreation or reflection. Works of creative writing attempt to uncover deeper
forms and meanings in human feelings and emotions. They also pay attention to everyday occurrences,
including habits, routines, and relationships between people. Creative writing can take many forms, including
poetry, novels, short stories, essays, biographies and historical overviews. No matter the form, creative writing
always searches for meaning, has an element of discovery and personal involvement in getting to the result. Part
of the difference between creative writing and other kinds of writing is the use of language. Creative writing
doesn’t only deal with factual information or uses language to communicate flat meanings. It has color. It is
suggestive and it evokes emotions. Creative writing doesn’t begin with the intellect. It begins in the senses. It
also needs to carry a stamp of the senses because without senses it is impossible to create images and feelings
and stories. Pure intelligence can convince a reader, argue with a read and prove certain points, but it can’t
make a reader hear, see and feel. In creative writing, images, stories, and feelings are both source and
methodology.

II. OBJECTIVES

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

 Define creative writing;
 Differentiate creating writing to other forms of writing; and
 Appreciate creative works of literary authors.

III. DISCUSSION

What is Creative Writing?

 Also known as “the art of making things up,” creative writing is a vital part of modern society.
 Traditionally referred to as literature, creative writing is an art of sorts – the art of making things up.
It’s writing done in a way that is not academic or technical but still attracts an audience.
 Though the definition is rather loose, creative writing can for the most part be considered any writing
that is original and self-expressive.

The Purpose…

 The purpose of creative writing is to both entertain and share human experience, like love or loss.
 Writers attempt to get at a truth about humanity through poetics and storytelling.
 If you’d like to try your hand at creative writing, just keep in mind that whether you are trying to express
a feeling or a thought, the first step is to use your imagination.

Types of Creative Writing

 Poetry
 Plays
 Movie and television scripts
 Fiction (novels, novellas, and short stories)
 Songs
 Speeches
 Memoirs
 Personal essays
 As you can see, some types of nonfiction writings can also be considered creative writing. Memoirs and
personals essays, for instance, can be written creatively to inform your readers about your life in an expressive
ways, because this types are written in first person, it’s easier for them to be creative.

Techniques used in Creative Writing

 Character development
 Plot development
 Vivid setting
 Underlying theme
 Point of view
 Dialogue
 Anecdotes
 Figures of speech
 Imaginative language
 Emotional appeal
 Heavy description

Technical Writing Creative Writing

Factual Fictional and imaginative

Informative, instructional or persuasive Entertaining, provocative, and captivating

Clear, precise and straightforward Artistic, figurative, symbolic or even vague

Objective Subjective

Specialized vocabulary Generalized vocabulary

In creative writing the most of the part is self-created, although the idea might be inspired but in
technical writing the facts are to be obliged and the note is delivered from leading on what other greats have
concluded. Most commonly, creative writing is for general audience or for masses but technical writing is for
specific audience.

Creative writing entertains people as it has poetry or some illustrations or another idea, whereas the
technical writing causes boredom as it follows the strong pattern based on facts and is just to transfer the
information to the audience.

In technical writing the specialized vocabulary, such like scientific terms and other are used while in
creative writing, one can go with slang and evocative phrases or even something which can be perceived
well by the audience. Humor, satire might be the useful essences in creative writing but such thoughts or ideas
have no link with the technical writing.

Imaginative Writing vs. Academic Writing

Creative writing is different to academic writing. Writing for websites is different to writing for
newspaper columns. Journal entries are different to writing press releases on behalf of brand. Writing purposes
do vary. It’s important that when undertaking any writing you have a firm grasp on this concept.

Fundamental Differences between Academic and Creative writing

 The Principal Difference

 Style is the chief difference between academic and creative writing.
 Creative writing does not need to adhere any specific style parameters. Academic writing is
different.
 Academic writing needs to be structured and executed adhering to a series of guidelines.
 Academic writing is rigid, procedural, purposed purely to convey knowledge, data and
information. It is orderly, organized and follows a formula. It is necessary. It can be dull. Anyone
can master it. Everyone should master it.
  Creative writing is inspired, artistic and entertains with words, pictures, concepts and deep
meaning. It is enjoyable to read. It touches us while teaching us. It is an art form. It’s not
necessary to learn, but a joy to those who do.
 Academic writing may earn you A’s, but creative writing may get you published. Academic
writing must be taught, but creative writing is optional.
 Overall, creative writing allows for more personal expressions whereas academic/scholarly
writing aims to explore an idea, argument, or concept.
 Academic writing requires more factual evidence for support, and presents challenges such as the
pressure of time.
 Each writing has their own purpose.

IV. REFERENCE

Ellorimo, R. (December 12, 2020). Creative Writing. Retrieved from Creative writing (slideshare.net)

Prepared by:

Mr. CHARLIEMAR S. AGUELO

SHS Instructor
 UNIVERSAL SCHOLASTIC ACADEME
Sinisian East, Lemery, Batangas

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ACTIVITY SHEET
Module 1 (Creative Writing)

1. Fill in the Venn diagram below with the similarities and differences between Academic writing
and Creative writing.

2. List down at least 10 examples of academic writing.

3. If you were given a chance to write, what kind of writing would you choose? Academic writing or
Creative writing? Justify your answer. (5points.)
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