Creative & Essay Writing

Creative Writing

writing that expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings

Essay Writing

short, structured piece of writing on a topic to present an argument

Genre

Classification of literary works

based on style, form, and content.

Poetry

Uses rhythm, imagery, and emotion

creative expression.

Fiction

Novels, short stories

Focusing on plot, character, and storytelling.

Drama

Plays and screenplays

Focus on dialogue, conflict, and stage directions.

Creative Nonfiction

Tells real-life events creatively,

memoirs and personal essays.

Expository Essay

Uses facts and logic

objective and informative.

Descriptive Essay

Paints a picture using vivid language

Appeals to the senses.

Argumentative Essay

presents a lengthy, evidence-based case

persuades reader of a particular viewpoint.

Narrative Essay

tells a story about a real-life experience

Requiring writer to engage reader with vivid storytelling.

Revision

The process of reviewing and improving content

Drafting

stage in writing process where writer captures their ideas in a rough format.

Publishing

Final step of writing process

Sharing the written work with intended audience.

Key Writing Styles

formal, informal, descriptive, narrative, and persuasive styles.

5 Paragraph Essay Structure

format for essays that includes introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Thesis Statement

The main argument

Central idea that the essay supports throughout.

Body Paragraphs

Sections of an essay

provide supporting points

Conclusion

The final part of an essay

Summarizing key points

Rephrasing the thesis.

Literary Techniques

Methods and strategies used by writers

Enhance their writing and convey deeper meaning.

Workshop

A method of teaching

Students work on their writing projects

receiving feedback from peers and instructors.