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When We Talk About Creative Writing
When We Talk About Creative Writing
but there are many other types of creative writing that we can explore.
Let’s look at fourteen types of creative writing. As you read through the list, note
the types of writing you’ve experimented with and the types you’d like to try.
9 Journals: A journal is any written log. You could keep a gratitude journal, a
memory journal, a dream journal, or a goals journal. Many writers keep idea
journals or all-purpose journals that can be used for everything from daily
freewrites to brainstorming and project planning.
2 Diaries: A diary is a type of journal in which you write about your daily life.
Some diaries are written in letter format (“Dear Diary…”). If you ever want to
write a memoir, it would be a good idea to start keeping a diary.
1 Memoir: Memoirs are books that contain personal accounts (or stories) that
focus on specific experiences. For example, one might write a travel memoir.
7 Essays. Essays are often associated with academic writing, but there are many
types of essays, including personal essays, descriptive essays, and persuasive
essays, all of which can be quite creative (and not especially academic).
Journalism: Some forms of journalism are more creative than others. Traditionally,
journalism was objective reporting on facts, people, and events. Today,
journalists often infuse their writing with opinion and storytelling to make their
pieces more compelling or convincing.
4 Scripts: Hit the screen or the stage by writing scripts for film, television, theater,
or video games. Beware: scripts are a director’s medium, not a writer’s medium,
but they have the potential to reach a non-reading audience.