Words have the ability to express, they can make you laugh, make you cry, shout. You may be forced to think more. For this, you should have only one quality. That is creative writing. Today in career options we will talk about creative writing.

With the development of trade and information systems, the demand for creative writers has also increased in the current era. Career options in this field are open to print, electronic, web and broadcrost in all other forms of communication. By the way, there is a great demand for creative writers in films, tele serials, advertisements.

Knowledge of language and subject matter is essential for creative writing. At the same time, it should be known for which class this writing is being done. The way of writing a story for writing in films and serials should be visual, while for an advertisement it should have the ability to be communicated in a few seconds.

There are many types of articles, including news stories, features, profiles, instructional articles, etc. Although each of them has its own characteristics, all the articles have some common elements. From creating ideas and doing research on them to writing and editing your point, writing articles gives you the opportunity to share some irrefutable and important information with your readers.

How to write creative articles in just 10 mins.

Part 1 of 5:

Make ideas

1. Get familiar with the type of article you want to write: 

When you are deciding on your topic and focusing on it, only then consider which type of article would be best for the issues you present. Some types of articles are more appropriate for certain topics. Some common types of articles are:

News:  These types of articles are about facts that have happened recently or are going to happen in the near future. These usually cover 5 W and H: who, what, where, when, why and how (who, what, where when, why & how).

Feature: In these types of articles, information is presented in a more creative, detailed way instead of directly in the news article. This article can be about a person, scene, place or any other subject.

Editorial: This article presents the opinion of the author on a topic or discussion. Its purpose is to inspire the reader to think in a particular way. 

Profile: In this article, information is given about a person based on the information that the author has usually collected through interviews and background research.

2. Brainstorm your topic: 

Make a list of possible topics. You may want to write about immigration or organic food or local animal shelter. To write an easy to understand but short article, you have to limit the subject. This will give you something special to write, which will make your article even more powerful.

 Ask yourself these questions:

• Why are you interested in this subject?
• Which points do people usually leave?
• What do you want people to know about it?

For example, if you want to write about organic farming, you can say to yourself, "I think it's important to know what organic labels on food packages mean. It can be very confusing to know what that all means. "

3. Choose something you are passionate about: 

• Make sure it is something on which you can write a lot. 
• You should care about the subject you choose to write. 
• Your enthusiasm will reflect in your writing and will fascinate your readers even more.
• Your goal will be to convey enough emotion to your readers so that they understand that your article is worth taking care of.

4. Do preliminary research:

 

• If you do not know anything about your subject (if, for example, you have to write on a particular subject for class assignment), then you will have to start preliminary research on it.
• Put some keywords in an online search engine. With this, you will be able to reach those sources where something will be written on your subject. From these sources you will also get information about different perspectives in that subject.
• Read as much as you can on that subject. Go to your local library. For information, take advice from books, magazine articles, published interviews and online features and news sources, blogs and databases. 
• You can start by looking for what is not immediately available on datacenternet in the Gail Directory of Databases, which is available in book form (in libraries) or online.

5. Discover a new approach:

 

• When you have chosen your topic and have limited it to something specific, now think how you can make this article special.
•  If you are writing on something on which other people are also writing, then try to see that your viewpoint of looking at that subject is something special. 
• You should add something new to things, not just talk.
• For example, regarding organic food, you might want to focus on a retail customer who does not understand the label of organic food. That initial anecdote can pave the way to your main argument, which is called the "nut graph", summarizing your particular view.

6.Sharpen your argument: 

• In most articles, the author makes an argument. This is the main point of the article. The author then discovers evidence to aid this argument. To write a good article, you also need a good argument. When you have set a specific view, you can reach the argument you are trying to present.
• For example, if you're writing about how someone learned to read organic labels, your total argument might be that the public should know how companies misuse organic labeling. These lead to dishonesty in advertising of products. Another topic can be: it is important to know whose property your local media outlets are. If your local newspaper is the property of a corporate media organization, you will get very little media coverage of your area.
• And you do not get much information about your community.
• Write your reasoning in one sentence. Keep it near your computer or writing area. This will help you maintain focus while you are working on your article.

Part 2 of 5:

 Researching your thoughts

1. Learn about your topic and logic: 

Start research about your topic and logic. Go ahead with the initial research you did. Know the basic issues at stake, know the pros and cons, know the opinions of experts, etc.

The best writers have a "Document State of Mind". They see both the primary (original, unpublished) document and the secondary document on that subject.

You can find information in the internet or library. You can also interview, watch documentaries, or seek advice from other sources.

2. Gather supporting evidence: 

Start looking for ways to support your argument. You should gather 3-5 concrete examples that can support your complete argument.

You can make an even longer list of proofs and examples. Once you gather more evidence, you will be able to decide which of them are the most powerful.

3. Use trusted sources: 

Be careful while doing online research. Take material only from trusted sources such as reputed newspapers, subject matter experts, government websites, or university websites. Look for information in which other sources are listed, as this will help prove the claims of your sources. You can also see printed sources and the same precautions have to be taken there.

Never assume that any one source would be perfect. You will need several unmodified sources for the whole picture.

4. Keep track of your research sources: 

Write where you got the information from so that you can site the source. Typically, a source's bibliography information includes the author's name, the title of the article, the title of the publication, the year, the page number, and the publisher's name.

Instead of delaying, choose the style of citation early so that you can write the citation information in the correct format. The MLA, APA, and Chicago methods are some of the most common citation styles.

5. Avoid Plagiarism:-

Be careful about how you collect information when you are taking information from other sources. Sometimes, people copy the text into a single document for their article's notes. But by doing so, they risk plagiarism because the copied text can be found in their written work. Be sure to carefully track which writing is not yours.

Do not copy any text directly from any other source. Instead, paraphrase the text, and include citations.

Part 3 of 5:

 Outline ideas

        1. Decide article length: 

• Does this article have a word count? 
• Do you have to write certain pages? Consider what kind of content you are going to write and how much space will be filled by it. 
• Also, consider how close you should write to cover the subject adequately.

2. Take care of your readers: 

Think who is going to read your article. You have to take care of the level of readers, interests, expectations, etc.

For example, if you are writing articles for specific academic readers, then your tone and approach will make a difference when you are writing articles for a popular magazine.

3.Make an outline of your article:

•  Before you start writing formally, write the outline of your article. This outline will decide what information will go where. It serves as a guide to help you understand where you need more information.
• It is better to start with a five-paragraph essay outline.This outline will consist of one paragraph introduction, three supporting evidence, and one paragraph for conclusion. When you start putting information in the outline, you will find that this structure is not as appropriate for your article.
• You may also find that this structure is also not appropriate for certain types of articles. For example, if you are creating a profile of a person, then your article will be of different format.

4. Select citations and evidence 

  Select citations and evidence to support your point. You may find the information that supports it in a pithy manner. It may contain a statement from someone, or a sentence in another article that is particularly relevant. For your article, choose the most important and detailed section. Include these quotes in your outline.

Make sure that you give full credit to the quote and that what you have not written, put quotation marks outside it. 

For example, you might write: A spokesperson for dairy brand MilkTost has said, "Our milk has an organic label because our cows are given organic grass."

Do not overdo the quotes. Use quotes carefully. If you use a lot of quotes, your reader may feel that you are using them as fillers instead of presenting your content.

Part 4 of 5:

Write your article

1. Write an introduction: 

A seductive introductory paragraph is necessary to arouse the reader's interest. In the first few sentences, the reader will evaluate whether your article is worth reading. There are many ways to start an article, some of which are as follows:

Listen to an anecdote

Use of a quote from an interview.

Beginning with figures.

Beginning with straightforward facts of the story.

2. Follow your outline: 

You have drafted your article as a outline, and this will help you write a solid and relevant article.

 The outline will also help you to remember how to relate things to each other. You will also be reminded how some quotes support the points you want to convey.

By the way, be flexible. Sometimes when you write, flow means something that you don't want. If you like reading that article, then do not hesitate to change its direction.

3.Give proper reference: 

Do not assume that your readers will know more about the subject than you. Think about how much background information your reader will need to understand the topic. Depending on the type of article, you might want to write a paragraph to provide background information before providing supporting evidence. Or, perhaps you would like to add reference information to your article.

4. Show with description: 

• Use expressive and descriptive language to clearly depict what you are writing in front of the reader. Choose descriptive verbs and exact adjectives carefully.
• For example, you might want to write to a grocery customer who is having trouble with organic labels: “Ghanshyam was looking carefully at the bottle of peanut butter on the shelf. The words 'organic' and 'natural', as if jumping on it. Each vial was saying something different. He felt as if she was screaming: "Choose me!" "Buy me!" Those words started floating in front of his eyes. He went through the corridor without buying anything. "

5.Include Changes: 

Relate each separate idea to the change so that your entire article can be read in an organized way. Start each new paragraph with a change that can relate it to the previous paragraph.

For example, use words or phrases such as "However ...," "Another important issue is ...," or "It is to be remembered that ...".

6.Keep in mind the style, structure and sound: 

• You will want to write in a style, structure and sound that is appropriate for the type of article you are writing. Assess your readers to find out what would be the best method to convey your information to them.
• For example, newspapers would prefer to provide information in descriptive, chronological format. It should be written in plain  language that is understandable. Academic articles will be written in a more formal language. The how-to article will be written in more informal language.
• When writing your article, be sure to have a strong "anchoring" sentence at the beginning of every paragraph to encourage your reader to move forward. 
• Also, keep changing the length of your sentences, both short and long. If you find that all your sentences are of the same length, then the probability is that your reader will fall asleep by drowning in a standard "rhythm". 
• If your sentences are short and volatile, then the reader will feel that you are writing a copy of an advertisement rather than a written article.

7.Write irrefutable conclusions: 

• Conclude your article with a dynamic conclusion. Depending on your article, this might be the conclusion that will empower your reader. 
• For example, if you are writing your opinion about food labeling, you might be able to tell your readers how they can learn more about labels.
• If you have given an anecdote or figure in your introduction, then think of how you can relate your conclusion to that point.
• The conclusions are often strongest when they use a concise, concise concrete example, which leads the reader to a new insight. 
• The conclusion should be 'forward thinking' - show the reader in the direction that the "pipasa" of his knowledge should continue to grow.

8. Consider adding supplementary material: 

• By adding graphics and supplementary material, you can help your reader understand the subject more clearly.
• For example, you can include photographs, charts, or infographics to show your point.
• With the sidebar type box you can highlight or develop a main point. This is some additional writing that considers one side of the subject more deeply.
•  For example, if you are writing about the city's film festival, you can use a sidebar type write-up to highlight a film. These types of write-ups are usually abbreviated (50–75 words, depending on the publishing outlet).
• It should also be strong without it. Your writing should be understandable, clear and focused, without the help of charts, photographs, or other graphics.

Part 5 of 5:

 Finalize your work

1. Edit the work: 

Take some time to repeat and edit your work. If there is time, wait a day or two before editing. This will help you to make some distance from your article. You will then be able to see your article with a fresh eye.

Observe your central argument or the point you are trying to prove. 

• Does everything in your article support that central argument? 
• Do you have a paragraph that is irrelevant? 

If so, then either this paragraph should be removed or it should be re-composed so that it can support the main argument.

Remove any inconsistent information in the article, or face those inconsistencies, showing how that information is relevant to the reader.

Rewrite either part or whole article according to the need. This type of repeating is common in all types of articles, so don't feel that you have failed or you are disabled.

2.Look for grammar mistakes carefully: 

Even if the article is written very well, it will not be taken seriously if it contains grammar and spelling mistakes. Strengthen your writing by correcting your grammar.

Removing a hard copy of your article helps. Correct his mistakes by taking a pen pencil. Then go back and fix these mistakes on the computer.

3.Read your article out loud to yourself: 

listen carefully for tones, melodies, sentence lengths, consistency, grammar or content mistakes and enticing arguments. Think of your writing as a piece of music, an audible experience, and use your ears to test its quality, strengths and shortcomings.

It is common for grammar or writing to take out its mistakes while reading out loud; This will reduce the feedback you would otherwise get from others.

4. Allow someone else to read your article: 

Give your article to a friend, teacher or other trusted person.

• Is this person able to understand the points you want to prove? 
• Does he understand your reasoning?

This person can also identify mistakes and discrepancies that you may have missed.

5.Write a title: 

• Give your article a proper title. The title should be short and precise, with no more than 10 words used. 
• The title should be action-oriented and it should explain why the story is important.
•  He should grab the readers and pull them towards the article. 
• If you want to give some more information, then add a sub-title. This will be a secondary sentence that supports the title.

Advice

• Give yourself enough time to write an article. If you don't, you'll be in a hurry at the last moment and write something that doesn't really represent what you can really do.
• When you writing for a newspaper or magazine, don't do it for free. Ask in advance what is the freelance fee. Your payment will usually be decided on a per word or per article basis. Your work is valuable. 
• Writing for free will make life difficult for those who depend on freelance fees for living. Volunteer to write a few articles for a small community, student publications, or commerce magazines, if you're just starting out, is a great way to build your portfolio.
• Hold your thoughts
• When writing an article, do not add information to it only to lengthen it. If the article is long, then it will grow dull and the reader will not be able to remain interested. So try to make your thoughts simple but crooked so that the target reader is interested.

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