COGNATE

( CREATIVE
WRITING)
 CREATIVITY &
CREATIVE WRITING
01 INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING

02 SENSORY DETAILS IN WRITING

 THREE ESSENTIALS
INGRIDIENTS THAT BUILD ON
THIS
• CREATIVITY SUBJECT
- It is the act of turning new and
imaginative ideas into reality
• IMAGINATION - It is the ability to come up with
mental images of something that is not real or to come
up with new and creative ideas.
• WRITING SKILLS - It is the ability to write
meaningful sentences.
TWO DIFFERENT
KIND OF WRITING
• Technical Writing
It is a form of communication that professionals use to convey
information about specialized topics
2. Creative Writing
It is an original writing that expresses ideas and thoughts in an imaginative
way
It expresses the writer’s thoughts and feelings in an imaginative often unique
and poetic way.

Ir
Main Purpose of Creative
Writing
• It a means of using written language to tell an interesting
or enjoyable story that will engage, inspire, excite or
surprise a reader, evoking emotions and provoking
thought, its purpose is to artfully educate, entertain, or to
inform in a meaninful way that the reader will find
enjoyable
 FOUR FORMS OF
CREATIVE WRITING
01 FICTION

02 NON-FICTION

03 POETRY

04 SCREEN WRITING
 SENSORY DETAILS
Sensory details refer to descriptions that include
touch, sight, taste, sound, and smell. Too many
sensory words or details can overwhelm the reader
and overshadow the pacing of the story. Too few
sensory details can hinder the reader from becoming
engaged in the story.
WHY SENSORY DETAILS MATTER?
Sensory details are not just a way to make your narrative writing more aesthetically
pleasing; they serve several important these, as it allow you to bring your story to life
and avoid tedious exposition. It can be used to create a certain atmosphere or mood as
well as to establish the setting and period of your story. Furthermore, they can be used to
develop characters and themes, by providing insight into characters' personalities,
feelings, motivations, and conflicts, as well as by using symbols, metaphors, and
contrasts to highlight the themes and messages of your story.
HOW TO CHOOSE
SENSORY DETAILS?
When crafting a narrative, it is essential to select sensory details with care.
Relevance is key; these details should be pertinent to the plot, characters, and
point of view, and should not be distracting or confusing. Additionally,
specificity is paramount; use precise and descriptive words, rather than general
and bland ones. Variety is also important; don't just rely on sight, but also
incorporate sound, smell, taste, and touch to create a more immersive experience
for readers. By taking these criteria into account, you can ensure that your
sensory details are effective and engaging.
 HOW TO BALANCE
SENSORY DETAILS?
In narrative writing, sensory details are essential, but it is important to not overuse them or stuff
them into every sentence. To create a balanced piece of writing, you should incorporate dialogue,
action, and reflection alongside sensory details. Here are some tips to help you achieve this balance:
use them sparingly, naturally, and selectively. Sensory details should be used to emphasize the most
important moments and scenes in your story, not for every detail or description. Additionally, they
should be used in a way that is organic and part of the narration and characters' thoughts and
feelings, not forced or awkward. Finally, they should be used with purpose to create the desired
effect, not randomly or inconsistently.
 HOW TO WRITE A POETRY
WITH SENSORY DETAILS ?
Writing sensory details is no simple task. It requires imagination, the ability to put yourself in the shoes of
your characters and readers, and the use of your senses. To craft sensory details, observe and experience them
in real life or in your mind, paying attention to the details of your surroundings and how they affect your
senses and emotions. Additionally, use your memory and imagination to recall or create sensory details from
your own experiences or fantasies. Record and organize your sensory details, either in your mind or on paper,
using a sensory chart, list, mind map, or any other tool that helps you collect and categorize them. Prompts,
questions, and images can also be used to stimulate your senses and generate more details. Finally, select and
edit your sensory details, using criteria and tips to choose the most relevant, specific, varied, and balanced
ones for your story. To make them more expressive and creative, figurative language such as similes,
metaphors, personification, or hyperbole can be used.
 EXAMPLES OF SENSORY
DETAILS
As an example of how sensory details can enhance your narrative writing, consider the following sentences with
and without sensory details. Notice how the addition of sensory details makes the sentences more vivid,
interesting, and emotionally charged. He walked into the room and saw her sitting on the couch; without sensory
details, the scene is flat, but with sensory details, her eyes are red and swollen, her hair is disheveled, and her
hands are clutching a tissue. He also smells the faint scent of lavender and hears the soft music playing in the
background. Similarly, she feels nervous as she waits for the results; without sensory details, the emotion is lost,
but with sensory details, her heart is pounding, her palms are sweaty, and her mouth is dry. She also hears the
clock ticking and the papers rustling, and smells the coffee and the ink. Lastly, he loves the beach and enjoys the
summer; without sensory details, the scene is dull, but with sensory details, he feels the warm sand under his feet,
the cool breeze on his face, and the salty taste on his lips. He also hears the waves crashing and the seagulls
squawking, and sees the blue sky and the white clouds
Thank you for attentive
listening!
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