From writing essays about the symbolism in The Good Earth, to picking Shakespeare apart to the very last syllable, English class is not exactly the favorite among some students. As a result, writing is something that many students have come to find boring and tedious; 

     They tend to see it as nothing more than long-winded essays about books they don’t have much interest in. The truth is that writing is so much more than that. Writing is an art, an expression of oneself and a vessel to communicate your thoughts and feelings on paper. If you don’t necessarily enjoy writing essays, that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy other forms of writing. Creative writing is the form of writing where instead of analysis of an existing work, you form your own with your imagination. Fiction novels, poetry, screenwriting, and even music are considered creative writing.       Anyone can get into creative writing, it isn’t all about technical skill, there are no limits except your own creativity. Creative writing starts with thinking outside of already existing ideas, and branching out to create something new. Believe it or not, most famous authors are famous because their work broke the bounds of writing conventions. So yes, writing is more than just Shakespeare analysis. 

     Why not try creative writing yourself? You might like it!

Anyone can create. Art is shown through countless forms of expression. Drawing, painting, writing, photography, music, fashion, film, baking, dance, and more are all forms of art and ways that you can express yourself visually. People, perhaps including you, may think that their art isn’t good enough. But luckily, art doesn’t have to be held to a standard, that part is up to you! That’s why if you ever have trouble expressing yourself vocally, art is an amazing tool. I definitely recommend experimenting with different mediums to show your thoughts and feelings since it’s a very rewarding practice. Be sure to enjoy it and remember to keep in mind that everything is art! So in turn, everything is beautiful, as is what you make!

 To show how lovely art can be, I suggest looking up various artists and art pieces. You’ll see just how beautiful, sentimental and emotional art truly is. Feel free to gain inspiration from these artists as well to start your creative process. On the flip side, you can, and I encourage you to, gather inspiration from natural sources. For some people, it might be more helpful to get inspiration from the things around them, as well as their thoughts, to act creatively. Whichever feels more right to you, I wish you luck on your artistic journey! Have fun!