creative writing class part 3
Class three has come and gone, only one week left... Again the information came thick and fast, with the teacher constantly saying "does everyone understand this?" We're all nodding and yes-ing, well, I was, then again, "does that make sense?", more nodding and yes-ing....a couple of questions from others as I tried to scribble down everything I'd just heard. By the time I got home, my brain was pure mashed potato, not a single coherent thought. So here's what I think I learned: Many writers, especially new writers, use what is known as "life preservers." Which means they write pieces that are too standard, too bland, mediocre; pieces that could double as school reports; pretty much the same stuff that every one else out there is writing. Tried and true concepts that are used again and again. If you are entering a piece in a competition, these pieces will put the judges to sleep. You need something different, something creative, s...