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…
Before starting to write, before even planning anything, there is imagining. In literature, imagination is the creative part of writing; it is represented by the ideas that emerge from someone’s mind. Writing allows those concepts to materialize and transform into a story. However, what’s important to understand to know is that every story may comes from an idea, but an idea is not a story. Ideas are extended and transformed…
In my previous post, I said that “understanding literature makes you a better writer”. This is a variation of a famous quote, “Knowledge is Power”. One interpretation of this statement would that reasoning (knowledge) gives the ability to act properly (power). In the writing sphere, power can be compared to passion. Passion is the desire that push someone to write. It is an emotion triggered by hopes and dreams. However,…
History began when writing was created. For millennia, this way of expression has allowed to bring many stories to life. The subject is so vast that it can be only presumed infinite. And behind each text created, there is a writer. For some, writing is a hobby, for others it’s a job. But whatever their motivations are, they can face adversity when engaging in this activity. Most of the time,…