When it comes to writing and art in general, there are no rules that bind creativity. Of course, guidelines and methods do exist for writing to make sense. Sometimes, rules are in place to prevent repeated mistakes and provide a common ground for everyone. But when it comes to creation itself, the writer is free to do whatever they want without any restrictions. And despite this freedom, there are elements…
It is not said often on this blog, but a story is the gathering of many ideas, told from a perspective called narration. However, without the telling aspect, the story can still be understood from beginning to end. By removing the narration, those ideas are referred by another name: the content. In this form, those ideas are unraveled in a logical order. And for this to happen, context must be…
At its core, writing is a straightforward activity. An idea comes to mind, and that idea is then written down. As time progresses, more thoughts and concepts are transcribed to ultimately form a story, simple as that. However, before placing the very first letter, the writer has to wonder the way his story will be told. Writing and telling are two different things although close to each other. While writing…
There is a saying that the quality of a story depends on how original it is. It is a fair statement to attest to; enjoyment can come from a background of creativity and surprise. But that doesn’t mean that the conventional and the popular are to be avoided. In fact, traditional ideas have just as much chance of making a compelling story. However, to choose between tradition and novelty, one must…
Originality is the principle of being unique, to be distinct from others. It is considered one of the best forms of creativity. Like a magnet, there is a force that attracts the attention, whether it is positive or negative. Yet when ask, no one seems to know why people are drawn towards this notion. At first, the reason appears to simply stem from personal taste. However, there is also a…