cREATIVITY IN

WRITING
GROUP 5

BSED ENG 3 - A
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
At the end of these weeks, the preservice teacher (PST) should be able to:

a. identify techniques in b. recognize techniques

revising and editing in in improving creativity
creative writing; and for writing
 THINGS TO EXPECT
CONTENT

01 02 03
Improving
Simmering Generating Imagination
Ideas for Creative
Writing
Defining Simmering
“Simmering in creative writing refers to the process
of allowing ideas to develop gradually and
organically, much like slow cooking”

Why Simmering Matters?

Allows for deeper and more nuanced ideas.

Fosters creativity over time.

Encourages a reflective approach to writing.

examples of successful
writers who emphasize
the importance of
allowing ideas to
develop over time.
 :Author of the Harry Potter series: Rowling is known for her
intricate and richly developed magical world. In interviews, she has
often spoken about the organic way her characters and storylines
evolved over time. She would spend months or even years simply
thinking about and developing her ideas before putting them to
paper. This slow and deliberate approach allowed her to create a
universe that feels incredibly real and alive to readers.

J.K. Rowling
:Author of Carrie, The Shining, and IT: King is another master of
crafting compelling stories that capture the imagination. He has said
that his best ideas often come to him in the shower or while taking
long walks. This suggests that he gives his mind space to wander
and explore, allowing his subconscious to work its magic on his
stories. By not forcing the creative process, he allows his best ideas
to rise to the surface naturally.

Stephen King
 :Author of The Alchemist: Coelho's inspirational fable has
resonated with millions of readers around the world. He has spoken
about the importance of listening to one's intuition and allowing
ideas to unfold in their own time. He often uses the metaphor of a
seed being planted and then germinating over time to describe the
creative process. This emphasis on patience and trust in the natural
flow of creativity is a key part of his message.

Paulo Coelho
:Author of To Kill a Mockingbird: Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel
is a timeless classic that explores themes of racial injustice and
childhood innocence. While she only published two books in her
lifetime, she spent many years working on them, carefully crafting
each sentence and developing her characters. This meticulous
attention to detail is evident in the quality of her writing, and it
demonstrates the importance of taking the time to let your ideas
simmer before sharing them with the world.

Harper Lee
Simmering in Real Writing
J.K. Rowling's Magical Simmering: Imagine spending 7 years simply dreaming
up the intricate world of Hogwarts before writing a single word! That's what
J.K. Rowling did. By letting her characters and plotlines simmer in her mind,
she crafted a universe so real, it captured the hearts of millions. Her slow
cooking approach allowed her to develop complex lore, unforgettable
characters, and a story that continues to enchant readers of all ages.

Stephen King's Shower Epiphanies: The master of horror admits his best ideas
often arise in the most unexpected places - like the shower. This is no
coincidence. By allowing his mind to wander freely, without the pressure of a
blank page, he taps into a wellspring of creative energy. These simmered ideas,
later refined and sculpted, become the chilling narratives that keep us up at
night.
Simmering in Real Writing
Paulo Coelho's Seeds of Inspiration: Before writing the global phenomenon,
"The Alchemist," Paulo Coelho spent years simply listening to his intuition. He
nurtured ideas like precious seeds, letting them slowly germinate within him.
This careful tending resulted in a story that resonates with readers across
cultures and languages, showcasing the power of patience and allowing
creativity to unfold naturally.

Harper Lee's Meticulous Masterpiece: While "To Kill a Mockingbird" is a single

novel, it took Lee decades to perfect it. Each sentence, each character arc, was
meticulously simmered until it reached its fullest potential. This dedication to
slow development and careful refinement resulted in a timeless classic, proving
that sometimes, the greatest stories are worth the wait.
Techniques for Simmering
Mindful contemplation: Encourage quiet
reflection and thoughtful consideration of
ideas.

Reflective journaling: Suggest keeping a

journal to capture evolving thoughts.

Taking breaks: Emphasize the importance

of stepping away and returning with fresh
eyes.
Impact on Their Work
By embracing the art of simmering, these writers achieved
remarkable results:

Depth and complexity: Rowling's world, King's chills,

Coelho's wisdom, and Lee's characters - all products of
slow, deliberate incubation.

Organic storytelling: Stories that feel real and effortless,

as if they unfolded naturally, not forced into existence.

Timeless appeal: Works that resonate with readers across

generations, proving the power of letting ideas mature.
Simmering and the Writing Process
Connecting Simmering to Refining:
Fresh Eyes, Fresh Insights: Taking a break from your work (like letting a stew simmer)
allows you to return with fresh eyes. This distance helps you identify weaknesses,
inconsistencies, and areas for improvement you might have missed in the heat of creation.

Deeper Reflection: Simmering lets your subconscious continue working on your piece.
When you revisit it, insights and connections you were previously unaware of may bubble
up to the surface, leading to revisions that enrich your content.

Sharpened Focus: Taking time away also allows you to hone your critical eye. You'll be
able to assess your work with greater objectivity, focusing on structure, pacing, and flow,
rather than being caught up in the minutiae of individual sentences.
Simmering and the Writing Process
Identifying Areas for Improvement
Logic and Consistency: After simmering, inconsistencies in plot, character behavior, or
world-building become more apparent. You can then revise to ensure your story holds
water and resonates with your readers.

Emotional Impact: Stepping back helps you assess the emotional resonance of your work.
You can then identify areas where you can amplify joy, suspense, or any other desired
emotion through targeted revisions.

Clarity and Concision: Simmering lets you identify unnecessary dialogue, redundant
descriptions, or clunky sentence structures. You can then revise to tighten your writing
and ensure your message shines through clearly.
The Simmering Advantage:
By simmering your work before diving into revision,
you're approaching it with a renewed perspective and
sharper tools. You'll be able to identify and address
weaknesses you might have missed before, ultimately
leading to a more polished and impactful piece.

Think of it this way: Just like a perfectly simmered stew

brings out the depth of flavor in each ingredient, taking
time to let your work simmer allows you to refine its
different elements and create a truly satisfying final
product.
Don't be afraid to let your
work simmer, then return
with the fire of revision to
cook it to perfection!
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
PRESENTED BY:
CONDA JOSHUA IVAN L.
LOTERIÑA RELYN MAY
 R A T I N G
G E E
N
NEW I D E A S
RODELYN A. ZAPANTA
JANICE M. BELGA
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GENERATING NEW IDEAS

Generating new ideas is an important part of the

creative writing process. There are many techniques
writers can use to generate new ideas, including
brainstorming, free writing, mind mapping, and word
association.
TECHNIQUES IN
GENERATING
NEW IDEAS
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1. BRAINSTORMING

- involves writing down as many ideas

as possible in a short period of time,
without worrying about quality or
feasibility.
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HOW IT WORKS:
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do NOT judge or skip any idea, no

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Make a list ( or lists) of
every idea you can think of
about your subject;
Don't write in complete
sentences, just words and
phrases, and don't worry
about grammar or even
spelling;
matter how silly or crazy it may
initially seem; you can decide later
which ones are useful and which are
not, but if you judge now, you may
miss a great idea or connection;
Do this for 15, 20, or (if you're on a
roll) even 30 minutes-basically until
you think you have enough material
to start organizing or, if needed,
doing research.
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2. FREEWRITING

- is a similar technique that involves

writing continuously for a set amount of
time, without stopping to edit or revise.
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HOW IT WORKS:
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DO write in sentence and

paragraph form;
DO KEEP YOUR HANDS MOVING. If
you can't think of anything, just
keep repeating your subject (e.g.,
"busy trap, busy trap")
something like "I'm waiting for
ideas to come and they will, I'm
waiting for ideas to come and they
will," over and over until they do
come. (They will!);
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DO feel free to use an occasional
word from your native language
if you can't think of the English
word, but don't overdo this;
or DO keep going for 15 or 20
minutes or until you feel you
have enough to start to build
your paper or research
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In Peter Elbow's original formulation of freewriting,

designed to generate not only ideas but even a topic,
the writer writes for a few minutes, chooses one idea
or word from that freewriting and then freewrites
about that new topic for several minutes, and then
repeats that process again, successively refining
their topic.
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3. MIND MAPPING

- is a visual technique that involves

drawing a map of ideas and how they
relate to one another.
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HOW IT WORKS:
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1) Place the central theme/main
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idea or controlling point in the
centre of your page. You may find it
easier to place your page on the
side, in landscape orientation, which
is easier for drawing purposes.
2) Use lines, arrows, speech bubbles,
branches and different colours as
ways of showing the connection
between the central theme/main
idea and your ideas which stem
from that focus. Relationships are
important, as they may form your
essay paragraphs.
3) Avoid creating an artistic
masterpiece. You should draw quickly
without major pauses or editing.
Chances are, your first idea was fine
and you placed that idea in the
direction or on the branch you
thought made the most sense. It is
important in the initial stages of mind
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HOW IT WORKS:
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mapping to consider every but try to remain consistent so that

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possibility, even those you may not you can better reflect on your mind
use. map at a later stage.
4) Choose different colours to 5) Leave some space on your page.
symbolise different things e.g. you The reason for this is that you can
may choose blue for something you continue to add to your diagram over
must incorporate in your paper, a period of time.
black for other good ideas, and red
for the things you need to research
or check with your tutor/lecturer.
Your method is entirely up to you,
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4. WORD ASSOCIATION

- involves writing down a word and

then brainstorming related words and
ideas.
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HOW IT WORKS:
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• Start by choosing a word • Keep branching out and

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or phrase related to your writing down related words
topic until you have a web of
• Write down the word in the related ideas
center of a piece of paper • Look for patterns or
or whiteboard connections between the
• From there, write down
words to identify potential
any related words that
content ideas
come to mind
THANK
YOU
 Improving
Imagination for
Creative Writing
Charlene Q. Apon
Abigail p. Estares
BSED ENG 3 - A
Imagination
An essential component of creative
writing. Fortunately. It is also a skill that
can be developed and improved over
time.

Here are a few strategies for Improving

your imagination:

Read widely: Reading widely exposes you to new

ideas, perspectives, and worlds, which inspire your
own creativity and imagination.
Practice observation: Pay attention to the details of
the world around you. Notice the colors, textures,
sounds, and smell of the things you encounter. This
practice can help you develop a more vivid
imagination and improve your descriptive writing.

Use prompts: Writing prompts can help jumpstart

your imagination and provide you with new ideas to
explore. There are many websites and books
available that offer writing prompts.

Practice visualization: Visualization is the process

of creating mental images. Practice visualizing
scenes or characters in your mind, and try to make
the images at vivid and detailed as possible.
Tips On Improving Your Creative
Writing:
Make Sure You Understand The Topic: Broad knowledge of the
topic is also crucial for creating effective and engaging writing. This
can be accomplished through conducting interviews and
researching. Having this knowledge can help you convey the
message more effectively.

Try Something Different: You should never be afraid to try

something completely different in order to create an entirely new
world of writing. Doing so can allow you to develop unique and
unexpected ideas that will catch the reader's attention. Try taking a
break from your usual routine and going to relaxing and inspiring
places. This can help you develop new ideas and improve the
quality of your work.
Try Using The Three Act Technique: The three-
act technique is commonly used in modern writing,
as well as in film and television. It allows writers to
create coherent and engaging pieces. The three-
act technique involves establishing the central
characters, setting the scene, and developing the
world around them. The conflict will be the major
issue that will determine the course of the story.
The resolution is the culmination of the conflict.

Add Interesting Information: Creating an essay

that transports the reader to a particular place and
time can be done through the use of specific
details. Although literature can be dry if only
focused on facts, having information about settings
and locations can make it more interesting.
Use Meaningful Language: A good piece of
literature can be made more engaging by having
meaningful dialogue, which can reveal what the
character is feeling. Including a couple of details
about the character can invoke a feeling in the
reader's mind. Having meaningful dialogue can
transform an essay into a masterpiece.

Create A Conflict: The tension and conflict that

can be created between characters can be
external or internal. Having the appropriate
balance between these forces can help keep the
reader engaged in the story. There are a variety
of themes that can be used to create conflict.
These include high stakes, empathy, mystery,
surprise, progression, and causality.
 References:
Education, L. (2023, February 23). Tips on improving your
creative writing. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tips-
improving-your-creative-writing-lumiere-education

Studocu. (n.d.). ENGL COG 1 Creative Writing - ENGL COG

1: UNIT 5 REVISING, EDITING, AND PROOFREADING
Lesson 1 - StudOCu.
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/cebu-technological-
university/creative-writing/engl-cog-1-creative-
writing/85733683
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 MEMBERS:
APON CHARLENE QUEJADA
BELGA JANICE M.
CONDA JOSHUA IVAN L.
ESTARES ABIGAIL
LOTERIÑA RELYN MAY
ZAPANTA RODELYN A.