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Writing Practices to Boost Creative Thinking
Exercises to develop your creative muscles
Yesterday, I shared some exercises to help writers write more concisely. Precise writing creates more focused and clear stories for readers.
Today, I’d like to discuss creativity, which, in some ways, is the opposite of sculpting precise sentences and mastering the skills of focused writing. When you are creating, you are using the right side of your brain. The right side is not so concerned with order and structure. It works best in chaos and doesn’t want to be restricted by rules.
This doesn’t mean we forget all about writing well, but we put aside concerns about word choice, structure, and brevity during the creative process and allow our creative spirit to play and experiment.
Creativity is the lifeblood of writing. Therefore, we need to allow it room to transform rough ideas into vivid stories, surprising twists, and unforgettable imagery, even if they are formless at the beginning.
Developing creativity isn’t just about “thinking outside the box” — it’s about finding fresh perspectives, breaking routine patterns, and embracing imaginative risks. The goal is to spark new ideas and build confidence in exploring them.
