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rasha25:
--- Quote from: clovvy on January 11, 2018, 10:48:26 am ---the attachment is in fact just my essay, I don't see any feedback? (I am still editing my essay and I will get it done sometime today)
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Oh that's very strange, sorry about that. Here is another attachment bellow. Have a lovely day :)
clovvy:
Hi, (I did not finish editing my essay T_T)
I notice that I am terribly weak in creative writing partly because I tend to have a perfectionist mindset and often discard my writings after 2 sentences or one paragraph... I don't know if this is more of a habit issue, mindset issue or lack of understanding of rubric or lack of creativity and vocabulary... because I have been reading a handful of band 6 creative writing and I tend to get intimidated by the skilfull use of high vocabs which I do not have most of the time.... (I noticed that I panicked the most for creative writing, I fear that the plot is terrible and the story will make me cringe at some point, I was often told that I am still in the holiday season so I shouldn't panick too much...)
I know that the stimulus can be random, so how to make a story plot that can be adapted to almost anything (just general tips perhaps)?
rasha25:
--- Quote from: clovvy on January 20, 2018, 11:58:00 pm ---Hi, (I did not finish editing my essay T_T)
I notice that I am terribly weak in creative writing partly because I tend to have a perfectionist mindset and often discard my writings after 2 sentences or one paragraph... I don't know if this is more of a habit issue, mindset issue or lack of understanding of rubric or lack of creativity and vocabulary... because I have been reading a handful of band 6 creative writing and I tend to get intimidated by the skilfull use of high vocabs which I do not have most of the time.... (I noticed that I panicked the most for creative writing, I fear that the plot is terrible and the story will make me cringe at some point, I was often told that I am still in the holiday season so I shouldn't panick too much...)
I know that the stimulus can be random, so how to make a story plot that can be adapted to almost anything (just general tips perhaps)?
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Hello there,
Okay first off DON'T STRESS!!
I know that writing the perfect story can be daunting and what you mentioned to do when you write (have the perfectionist mindset), I pretty much have that too it took time to control, just remind yourself before starting any work that yes the creative writing or works of others that you have read may sound and be almost perfection but think about how many times it took them as a writer to perfect it. They must have went through several editing processes some may have even had to change the whole plot. In the end they produced a well written response not because they are perfect writters but because they just wrote and wrote several times and had their work changed multiple times.
General Tips for Creative or any writing:
- When you start any writting I suggesst you plan what your going to do and then write whatever comes to your mind... Any ideas, thoughts or even words just WRITEEE!! :)
- Have your work checked wheather it is finished or not... Let multiple people check your work before your teacher does, then edit and change and add on and finally show your teacher...
- Be open to criticism and feedback... I know personally that when you write work that looks perfect to you and you appreciate it because of the time and effort put in, you feel kind of let down when you recive critical feedback but in the end its all worth it leading up to the HSC... What's said and critiqued by your teacher is better than having that let you down when it comes to the final HSC Exams.
Suggestions for Integrating the Stimulus:
- Just be mindful that they would not give a stimulus that is hard to integrate in your story... A very helpful tip is: Do not adapt your story to suit the stimulus adapt the stimulus to suit your story
- When it comes to where to place the stimulus, I always suggest doing it earlier on in your creative as it grabs the markers attention and you don't have to worry about it later on in your writing. What I usually do is place it in the beginning of my writing than continue with my story and right before I finish I remind the reader of it again towards the end. But that's just one way to look at it, there is no set in stone where you should place it in your story, it's entirely up to you and how/where you see it in your story :)
- I can sense that you may be struggling for inspiration, my suggestion is to: Leave the creative writing for a whole day, dont think about it and look at it (or read other stories). This will help your mind be at ease and welcome inspiration :)
- Another tip: Before you write your creative talk to some people to get some fresh ideas and opinions, go out and do some activities you like, you'd be surprised about the inspiration that you may get from sitting in the park looking at birds :)
I just realised how much I wrote, sorry for the excessive long read. Finally tip, don't stress, yes it is just the holidays and I know you probably want to finish your creative before school starts, just be mindful that writing a creative piece is a lengthy process on its own, different from an essay and it will take time before you perfect your story. Good luck and hope this was useful :)
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