Creative Writing

Tension isn't something you can just plug words into like a math formula. It's built up by the way you write and what you're writing about. You can use figurative language if you'd like, but you don't have to do that to build tension. Figurative language includes things like comparisons (similes and metaphors) or symbolism.

Yes, prose writers can use figurative language such as metaphors, similes, and personification to enhance their writing by adding depth, imagery, and emotion to their descriptions and storytelling. Figurative language can help create a more vivid and engaging reading experience for the audience.

Yes, it is used primarily in poetry. It's using two or more words with the same consonant sound. Like "Sally slipped softly on the seashore." Dumb sentence i know, but the S sound is the alliteration.

Your story should contain as many as it takes to tell the story, no more and no less. A short story is between 1000 and 20,000 words. Anything longer is a novella or a novel. Anything shorter is called a short short story. If you are writing for a particular magazine, check the magazine guidelines to find out the length of story they need.

The underlying values and beliefs of the characters APEX

Writers use vivid details to help create a more immersive experience for readers, allowing them to visualize and connect with the setting more effectively. By providing specific and sensory details, writers can evoke emotions, create atmosphere, and make the world of the story more vivid and memorable.

The readers of creative writing could vary widely, but generally include people who are interested in literature, storytelling, or simply appreciate the beauty of language. They may be avid readers, aspiring writers, or individuals seeking inspiration or entertainment through imaginative works.

There are generally three types of characters in literature: round characters (complex and multi-dimensional), flat characters (lack depth and complexity), and dynamic characters (undergo significant change throughout the story).

Length has nothing to do with the appropriateness of a story as far as publishability is concerned.

The shortest story I know that was published was only six words

Baby shoes, for sale, never used. by Earnest Hemingway.

The longest stories go on for volumes and volumes - millions of words.

People write fan fiction for a variety of reasons. Sometimes people love the characters in a TV show, movie, book, or comic so much that they can't get enough stories about them so they start writing their own. They can write new adventures for a series that is no longer in production. They can rewrite episodes so they come out the way they wanted them to happen. They can write themselves into the story and interact with the characters. They can put the characters in different times and places. They can combine characters from different stories. It's a way to have fun with writing without having to create your own world or characters. Fan fiction can be a way of leaning how to write. They can post their stories online and get feedback. Although most fan fiction feedback is uncritical and isn't very helpful, just the experience of having people read your words and react can be a real confidence booster. After they get comfortable writing about existing characters and worlds, some people go on to create original fiction. Other people have no interest in writing other types of fiction. Fan fiction can be very good or it can be so badly written that it is unintentionally humorous. Some people want to become better writers and welcome criticism. And some people just don't care as long as they're having fun. Fan fiction is whatever you want it to be, but most of all fan fiction is fun.

Authors write on anything they can find. Lots of us prefer doing first draft writes on paper in longhand, and some use typewriters. Usually, we will transfer everything over to the computer - that lets us do a second draft while copying! - and then save to a disk. Most publishers now accept email submissions and prefer to receive a disk in addition to, or instead of, a paper manuscript.

You should type up the book on a computer, edit and revise the content, and then format the text for publication. Consider seeking feedback from beta readers or professional editors, and then explore your options for self-publishing or querying literary agents and publishers.

Novels are written stories. People have always told stories, but once they invented writing, they started writing the stories down so that people could read them without having to travel to listen to a storyteller. Novels let everyone be their own storyteller.

Writers use figures of speech to enhance the beauty, clarity, and effectiveness of their language. Figures of speech can help create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, make writing more engaging, and convey complex ideas in a more impactful way.

A story is worth retelling if it has a timeless theme or message that resonates with a wide audience, if it evokes strong emotions or prompts introspection, and if its characters are compelling or memorable. Additionally, stories that have had a lasting impact on culture or society often merit retelling.

Suspense is created when the reader knows what is going to happen, but the characters don't! It's like in a horror movie, when you are yelling "Don't go in there" to the characters on the screen.

You can also create tension by using short, choppy sentences. Keep things moving. Get the reader wondering. Have them guess about the plot.

Sometimes you can create suspense by having the characters know something that the reader doesn't, but that's harder to write. Mystery stories are good examples of this sort of suspense.

Writers use nonsense writing to create a sense of whimsy, playfulness, and ambiguity in their work. Nonsense writing can also be used to challenge traditional literary norms and push the boundaries of language and storytelling. Ultimately, it allows writers to evoke emotions and stimulate the imagination of their readers in unique ways.

Writers use evidence in their writing to support their claims, arguments, or ideas. It adds credibility and persuasiveness to their work by showing that their assertions are grounded in fact, research, or data. Additionally, evidence helps readers better understand and engage with the writer's message.

All fiction is based on some fact therefore fiction is rather like a twist of reality, depending on the kind of fiction, or it could simply be throwing some amount of characters and scenarios into the world as you know it, things that can and do sometimes happen or did happen once such as war and the poverty. For instance, MARVEL made up the character Wolverine and threw him into a war that did really happen, he just wasn't really there. Pavarna is a book about an Afghan girl who had to pretend to be a young boy to make a living for her family. Parvana does not truly exist but what happened to her in the books does really happen. I hope that helped.

Maybe, if you told me what story it was.

WikiAnswers is not a critique service. You need to let your friends and family read it, and then send it out to an editor and try to sell it, or post it online and ask for critiques. See the link below.

1. Introduction: Set the scene on a bustling train platform, introduce the main character boarding the train.
2. Conflict: Introduce a problem or dilemma the character faces during the journey, such as a difficult passenger or a missing item.
3. Resolution: Show how the character resolves the conflict, whether through their own actions or the help of others.
4. Conclusion: Reflect on the character's experience on the train journey and any lessons learned along the way.