Everyday Creative Writing: Panning for Gold in the Kitchen Sink

by Michael C. Smith, Suzanne Greenberg

This work leads students on an exploration of their everyday lives to find inspiration and ideas. Over forty invention exercises show students how to mine their creativity to find gold-creative writing gold-even in the murky bubbles of the kitchen sink. A variety of prewriting tools make it easy for students to dig in and get started, from freewriting and free association to puzzles and computer gaming. Invention exercises spark creativity by using experiences, behaviors, and objects that students are very familiar with, such as family, routines, work, travel, and romance. "Everyday Creative Writing" also shows students how to assess the quality of what they have written, and provides guidelines for submitting finished work for publication.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

220 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

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Reviews

[Bridget R. Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredibly helpful writing exrercise book. Not focused on any one genre. Definitely succeeds in getting you writing.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are a lot of great writing exercises and tips in this book, using ideas from everyday life. It is a help to any writer who suffers from writer's block or wants to expand their writing skills.

[Miri · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not really read the whole book. I just scanned. I realized I didn't get inspired with what's inside. Oops, sorry.

[Hella]

Leuk boek stikvol grappige schrijfopdrachten uit het gewone, dagelijkse leven om met alle genres aan de gang te gaan. Ook fijn voor schrijfdocenten!