The Stalker (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/17/12 | Reply
Boy, I know how no creativity feels. I'm in love with art and try to draw, but nothing creative comes from me. You should just stop caring about what comes out of your brain and just write big words. Your story about Sallie and Polly was pretty good until you added the very cheesy last word. I'm no writer, so I may not be the right person to give you constructive criticism or guidance, but try to use as many words and sentences as you can.
Use as much filler as you can. Sure, you don't want to say "And with her velvety, scarlet lips lined thinly with warm saliva, she gently gripped the shiny, crimson apple with her teeth" in every single sentence. However, if you have a point to be made, add a comment after the sentence saying whatever it is, and say more about it. Add details. This gives the reader a better chance of noticing it and understanding the circumstances.
I know this may not help with how you feel uncreative, but maybe it will, or maybe it'll help you grow, or maybe its stuff you already know. To be honest, I wanted to be a writer but I felt just like you so i decided "NAH I'LL DO ART" without even realizing my creativity, or lack of, would block both goals. I hope to outgrow that someday though. and even if i don't, I bet I could fake my way.
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The Stalker (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/17/12 | Reply
Boy, I know how no creativity feels. I'm in love with art and try to draw, but nothing creative comes from me. You should just stop caring about what comes out of your brain and just write big words. Your story about Sallie and Polly was pretty good until you added the very cheesy last word. I'm no writer, so I may not be the right person to give you constructive criticism or guidance, but try to use as many words and sentences as you can.
Use as much filler as you can. Sure, you don't want to say "And with her velvety, scarlet lips lined thinly with warm saliva, she gently gripped the shiny, crimson apple with her teeth" in every single sentence. However, if you have a point to be made, add a comment after the sentence saying whatever it is, and say more about it. Add details. This gives the reader a better chance of noticing it and understanding the circumstances.
I know this may not help with how you feel uncreative, but maybe it will, or maybe it'll help you grow, or maybe its stuff you already know. To be honest, I wanted to be a writer but I felt just like you so i decided "NAH I'LL DO ART" without even realizing my creativity, or lack of, would block both goals. I hope to outgrow that someday though. and even if i don't, I bet I could fake my way.