Sunday, April 27, 2014

How To Choose A Creative Writing Website

By Eloise Hewitt


People often have misconceptions about writers. There is the theory that only a select few are capable of creating great stories. However the ability to write is a skill that can be developed in much the same way as someone can learn to run, fish, knit and so forth. One way to develop your skills is to find a creative writing website.

There are often a lot of misconceptions about the nature of writing. Some people still see a writer as a gifted person who is given instant inspiration. Only these select few are considered capable of producing brilliant stories that only these great writers are capable of doing.

One way to work on your ability to write is to share your work with other writers. Other writers can give you feedback and show you how to improve what you are trying to write. It also helps to look at their work and say how you think they could improve theirs. A good place to start is in specially created forums.

There are different types of site designed to help people who want to learn how to write. Some are forums designed to showcase work. Ideally you want a feedback site that is active. The best forums will be run by writers who want to help the people who contribute to the forum. Remember to check the rules of the forum so that you contribute material that is suitable for that forum.

It also helps to look before you post. Check to make sure that your material is appropriate for the site. For example some may be designed for a wide audience and so you may want to avoid any work that contains a lot of sexual references or violent imagery. Furthermore if you do not follow the rules of the forum you may get banned.

Another way is to find online courses. While you may not necessarily have the budget to study writing at a university this can give you the structure that you would get from a college course online. The best ones will give you the skills you need in order to create a routine for yourself and get the most from your work.

When choosing a course you need to check to see who runs it. Ideally this should be someone who is accredited or has a notable background. For example if you want to learn how to write a script you ought to look for online courses run by someone who has had a number of films produced. Ideally you also want someone who has given lectures or given workshops in colleges to show that they have experience in engaging with students.

Looking at a couple of different sites will make it easier for you to improve your skills. Often the people on forums will be able to recommend tutors as well as website for creative exercises. Use your regular search engine to find website pages and to get more tips to help you get the most out of your writing.




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