Creative Writing
Masterclass https://www.masterclass.com/articles/creative-writing-exercises-to-strengthen-your-writing 8 Creative Writing Exercises Whether you’re taking a break from a work in progress or are in between writing projects and need some inspiration, regular creative writing exercises help you strengthen your writing process. Incorporate these eight exercises into your writing routine. 1. Let your stream of consciousness run . Start with a blank page. Then just start writing. Don’t stop to edit or think about what you’re saying. This is called free writing. This writing exercise is what Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way , calls “morning pages.” She suggests writers do this every day right when they wake up. Stream of consciousn ess writing can draw out some interesting ideas. Just let your brain lead and your fingers type . 2. Switch up a story’s POV . Take a scene—or a chapter if you’re feeling adventurous—from one of your favorite books. Write it from a different characte