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6 tips for improving your creative writing
So you’ve decided to start writing a story, but you don’t know what to do and what to avoid. In this video, I will give you tips and best practices for creative fiction writing. I cover topics such as precision of language, limiting adverbs, eliminating “that” in adjective clauses, using a variety of sentence types, and deferring judgment of your own work. Writing is an art – a craft that can be learned. I hope this video will help you get off on the right foot. If you want to hear more about the writing craft, I recommend checking out On Writing by Stephen King on Audible. To start your free trial and pick up On Writing, or hundreds of other creative writing books, sign up here.
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48 COMMENTS
Hi Alex,
it´s such a joyful lesson. It can be seen, you are fine and creative teacher and you are able to enter the world of our imagination in the authentic way. That´s wonderful. I really like most of your lessons.
Adriana
Thanks so much, Adriana. I really appreciate that! I’m always trying to think like a student. :)
Hi Alex. Thank you for this wonderful lesson. I scored 10/10 in your test. Thank you once again and stay safe :)
Nice work! I’m glad you enjoyed the lesson, and I hope you have a wonderful day.
Thank you Mr Alex I’m a new her
10/10 :) Thank you Mr. Alex !
My pleasure, Annie! I hope you’re doing well and that you have a wonderful day.
I got 10/10, actually, I’m not a creative writer, your lesson helps me become more confidence, thank Alex a lot
No problem! Creative writing is a great way to just explore language and your ability to say something clearly.
You should definitely write a book. Oh no! I´m not talking about the masterpiece “100 practical phrasal verbs”, but a fiction novel!!Or maybe I´m wrong and you have a draft yet…who knows…
Thanks for the lesson Alex, always a pleasure to follow your advice and watch your videos ;)
Thanks so much. I have a bunch of short stories that I might edit and release as a collection one day, but for now, my focus is on writing practical English resources. Book 3 is in the works. :)
I really like this lesson Alex and as someone said in the eloquent comments, I’ll be happy to read an essay from you. I’m sure it would be exciting. You are a gifted teacher.
Thanks so much, beernaard. Maybe one day. :)
I think the way you’ve explained it convey the principals ideias about writing. It’s just needed starting and practice. Great lesson sir! Thanks!
No problem, Roberto. I’m glad you found it useful.
am happy to be part of your lesson
I’m happy to see you in the comments! :) Thank you.
I never burn my works. I agree, everyone should practise more, be patent and edit own ideas. When we make mistakes it is mean we are getting smarter. Thank you for these tips. Were really helpful.
It is means, of course?
Oh, and it’s “it means…” :p
No problem. I’m glad you found it useful!
it was highly useful to me.
thanks Alex
It is very exciting to know the score. This is very helpful.
Thank you! I’m glad it was useful for you.
teacher.cant use ádv only use adj.but it s mean that i need alot of vocabulary.you can advise me some way to improve vocabulary
Great lesson, great class. Writting and Speaking are my main challenges. Thanks a lot.
MAURO.
Thanks for all your guiding, got 10/10.
Thanks for all your guiding, got 10/10.
Very good advice regarding this topic.
:) Im not good at this much hope you add more videos! Anh tysm for the videos i know a litle bit :) :3
So helpful! Thanks a million!
Hi Alex! It’s enjoyable to listen to you. I love your shirt!!! I most certainly will listen to more of your lessons! I don’t want to become a creative writer, just improve my style when writing an email or some text in English.
Hi Alex,
I just joined engVid.
This video is the first one I visioned. I enjoyed it and liked to teaching approach.
Thank you!
8/9 Well done, it is interesting lesson.
I improved a lot by listening your explanation.
Thank you much Alex for this put lesson together.
hi Alex
Loved the way you give yours classes! Good tips, I’ll start following them
I want to thank you Mr. Alex for your truly wonderful video about writing creative writing. I really learned so many things today and I will use all tips that you have suggested to us.
without exaggeration, you are a really good teacher.
You thrilled me to write without, defer judgment and I will do it.
Sir Alex your kind of teaching is enjoyable, I thought your are in massive hallway.
i got 8/9 haha but it’s fine. anyway, thank you for the video❤️ i learned a lot?
concise to implement, thank you for bringing this helpful video.
Thanks,
Alex you are a great teacher.thanks for teaching us.
So helpful. Thanks
5 out of 10 Hahaha!, I think i need to enhance my writing skills.
8/9 Quite an informative and helpful theme.
Thank you very helpful ,
Thanks Alex. I always enjoy your teaching.
Regards.
Thanks a lot, Alex. I got 9 out of 9 and getting ahead learning through your lessons.
Alex, thanks a lot!!