What is Creative Writing?

Also known as 'the art of making things up,' creative writing

is a vital part of modern society.
Traditionally referred to as literature, creative writing is an
art of sorts
- the art of making things up. It's writing done in a way that is
not
academic or technical but still attracts an audience.
Though the definition is rather loose, creative writing can for
the most part be considered any writing that is original and
self-expressive.
The purpose…
The purpose of creative writing is to both
entertain and share human experience, like love
or loss.
Writers attempt to get at a truth about humanity
through poetics and storytelling.
If you'd like to try your hand at creative writing, just
keep in mind that whether you are trying to express
a feeling or a thought, the first step is to use your
imagination.
Types of creative writing
include:
Poetry Songs
Plays Speeches
Movie and television Memoirs
scripts Personal essays
Fiction (novels,
novellas, and short
stories)
Techniques used in creative writing
include:

Character development Anecdotes

Plot development Metaphors and similes
Vivid setting Figures of speech
Underlying theme Imaginative language
Point of view Emotional appeal
Dialogue Heavy description
 Key Differences
In creative writing the most of the part is self-
created, although the idea might be inspired but in
technical writing the facts are to be obliged and
the note is delivered from leading on what
previously other greats have concluded.
Most commonly, the creative writing is for general
audience or for masses but technical writing is for
specific audience.
 Key Differences
The creative writing entertains people as it has poetry or some
illustrations or another idea, whereas the technical writing
causes boredom as it follows the strong pattern based on facts
and is just to transfer the information to the audience.
In technical writing the specialized vocabulary, such like scientific
terms and other are used while in creative writing, one can go
with slang or evocative phrases or even something which can be
perceived well by the audience.
Humor, satire might be the useful essences in creative writing but
such thoughts or ideas have no link with the technical writing.
 Imaginative Writing vs. Academic Writing

Creative writing is different to academic writing. Writing

for websites is different to writing for newspaper
columns.
Journal entries are different to writing press releases on
behalf of a brand. Writing purposes do vary. It’s
important that when undertaking any writing you have a
firm grasp on this concept.
 Let’s look at the fundamental differences
between academic and creative writing.
The Principal Difference
Style is the chief difference between academic and creative writing.
Creative writing need not adhere to any specific style parameters.
Academic
writing is different.
Academic writing needs to be structured and executed adhering to a
series of guidelines.
Indeed, so stringent are these guidelines that academic institutions
include these guidelines as part of their curriculum.
One kind of writing – academic writing – is rigid,
procedural, purposed purely to convey knowledge, data
and information. It’s orderly, organized and follows a
formula. It is necessary. It can be dull. Anyone can master
it. Everyone should master it.
The other kind of writing – creative writing – is inspired,
artistic and entertains with word pictures, concepts and
deep meaning. It is enjoyable to read. It
touches us while teaching us. It’s an art form. It’s not
necessary to learn, but a
joy to those who do.
Overall, creative writing allows for more personal
expression whereas academic/scholarly writing aims to
explore an idea, argument, or concept.
Academic writing requires more factual evidence for
support, and presents challenges such as the pressure
of time.
They each have their own purpose