TWO: It Is Okay To Experiment.

Experimenting can be a very important part of a writer's growth.

As a new writer, it is okay to write like your favorite authors.

You’re just starting out and the more you write, in time you will develop your own unique voice and writing style.

Feel free to experiment in different forms and genres.

Some examples of the forms I’m talking about are – essay, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, screen/play/drama.

The sky’s the limit so don’t hold yourself back if you want to dabble in various parts of the writing craft.

This is one way you’ll discover your writing specialty/niche.

Your Assignment:

We are going to take a few forms that you’re interested in, and experiment.

If you’d like to try out poetry, you can spend a few minutes researching online for a few

samples.  Pick one that appeals to you and spend about five to ten minutes experimenting with it. Remember, you’re doing this to have fun and to learn – no inner critic is allowed!

What if you’ve been writing romance stories and want to see what’s it like to write a horror story? There are several articles online that tell you how to write one. Again, your focus is to enjoy experimenting with various types of writing forms – tell your inner critic to take a hike.

Whichever ones you select, have fun with them. Spend as little or as much time with them as you want.

Remember, being a writer is a life-long apprenticeship where we are constantly learning and trying new things.  

Comments

Carrie Ann Golden

Posted 1 Year Ago That's one of the beauties of being a writer - you can be anyone and go anywhere!

Greg Herb

Posted 1 Year Ago Great idea! I also enjoy experimenting with different points of view as well as genre, taking the place of people with different lives or backgrounds. Writing is indeed a craft where anything goes!