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Upon reviewing previous articles, in preparation for this week’s article, I noticed that near the end of #04 we stated that the next article would provide guidance for those interested in artistic creative writing. I apologize for the error. We will start with a description of artistic creative writing.

What Is It?
One excellent unsigned article by a writer for ArticlePromotions.Com said, “Creative writing is artistic, like painting or composing music.” In fact, not wanting to discard or ignore a short but very well written article on this same subject, I would highly recommend reading this article, entitled “How To Learn The Art Of Creative Writing.” (This website also includes significant guidance on article writing, including creative writing.) Another author, Michael Wolfe, an eHow.Com Contributor, wrote that all writing jobs fall into just two categories, technical and creative; he then lists ten types of creative writing: Critic, Novelist, Copywriter, Journalist, Playwright, Comedian, Scriptwriter, Editor and Poet. A short description of each type is also included.

Still another author, Ali Hale, writer for DailyWritingTips.Com, wrote that artistic creative writing (which some may consider a redundant phrase) is any type of writing done to express feelings, thoughts and emotions, as opposed to simply providing information. Interestingly, this author later stated that any writing is hard. I disagree. Especially for those with a passion for creative writing, or those very well-versed in a given subject, writing is both enjoyable and very often easy; although admittedly, proofing and editing for logic and readability can be somewhat tedious, but necessary. However, this is the type of writing that I enjoy most, which may be either technical or creative. Ms Hale then provides a number of tips and exercise suggestions for beginning writers; do check them out, whether you are just beginning as a writer or seriously considering a creative writing career. This fairly short article then list dozens of comments about artistic creative writing, which are also worth your time to review.

Is Artistic Creative Writing Your Forte?
If you are just exploring the field of writing, then learn all you can; it may become your passion! Being good at creative writing will require you to both love reading and read widely. To accelerate development of your talents and abilities, be willing to learn from others. Some of the referenced authors and websites in this article will provide an excellent starting point to learn everything you can.

Do you love nature? God’s creation can and will inspire you to write creatively. From a baby’s smile to an eagle soaring in a cloudless sky to horses grazing in a picturesque pasture, nature will provide an endless source of subjects and engender many feelings, thoughts and emotions.

Do you have interest in reading a wide variety of materials? Poetry, proverbs, idiomatic expressions and a variety of novels, biographies and short stories will help you with both ideas and refinements in your writing style.

Are you aware of events happening around you as well as world affairs? These too are excellent sources of topics and subjects and can and will inspire the artistic creative writer. However, most career minded individuals, in writing and other professions, do settle on a particular field of endeavor. You cannot be well-versed and knowledgeable about everything. Therefore, like scientists, doctors and many artists, search early in your career; if you want to truly excel, choose a particular field and learn everything you can about it.

I am a firm believer in giving credit where credit is due. And much of this sections was inspired by a list of tips in an article on how to become a creative writer at Shvoong.Com entitled “The Art Of Creative Writing.”

So Go For It!
Let this article be the launching point for seriously considering a career in artistic creative writing. And you may even be able to make it into a good paying career. The carefully selected articles cited are from individuals, organizations and businesses specializing in teaching others how to write creatively and/or to market one’s writing talents. Learn from them, keep improving your skills and keep moving toward becoming a Cool Young Artist.

Thank you for reading!