What is Creative Writing & How to Get Started

Creative writing is any writing done for creative or artistic purposes. As a result, the rules can be flexible if not outright broken, and there are endless different forms of creative writing to try. Here's how to get started as a creative writer!

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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Pick a form of writing
1:11 - Start small
2:00 - Research the form
2:29 - Draw from your own life
3:14 - Learn how and when to break the rules
4:27 - Write widely & experiment
5:23 - Practice over perfection

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