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10 Creative Writing Techniques

Learn how to add pizzazz to any type of writing

The articles below show you how to use creative writing techniques in fiction or non-fiction. Each article features a series of examples so it becomes easier to apply the technique.

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Metaphors

Similes

Analogies

Imagery

Personification

Show don’t tell

Repetition in writing

Contrast in writing

The rule of three in writing

Switch the point of view

1. Metaphors

creative writing techniques - metaphorsMetaphors compare a characteristic of something unknown to something known. They add a dash of fun and personality to your writing.

Learn how to use metaphors and get inspired by these examples …

2. Similes

creative writing techniques - simileSimiles compare two things by using the word like or as; metaphors compare two things without using like or as.

Get inspired by over 10 simile examples by various authors …

3. Analogies

creative writing technique #3Analogies go a step further than metaphors and similes by explaining the comparison between two things. This article shows how to use analogies to structure your blog posts.

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4. Imagery

creative writing technique #4As writers, we’re at a physical distance from our readers. But we can invite readers into our worlds, and make them feel like we’re together by using strong imagery.

Get inspired by these imagery examples …

5. Personification

creative writing technique #5To make abstract sentences sparkle, imagine what would happen if an abstract idea or object had a human trait. I call this the Winnie-the-Pooh technique because Pooh walks, talks, thinks, and drinks tea like a human.

Learn how to use personification to make your writing sparkle …

6. Show don’t tell

creative writing technique #6To let readers experience your story, show don’t tell. Showing means using sensory details and describing actions to direct a mental movie in your reader’s mind.

Get inspired by these examples of “show, don’t tell” …

7. Repetition in writing

creative writing technique #7 No matter what you write, whether it’s a blog post, sales copy, or poetry, purposeful repetition can add power and pizzazz to your writing. Word repetition adds rhythm, strengthens your message, and helps shape your voice.

Get inspired by these examples of word repetition …

8. Contrast in writing

creative writing technique #8Without contrast, life would be pretty dull, and that’s true for writing, too. Contrast draws attention to our words and adds drama.

Discover how to use contrast in your writing …

9. The rule of 3 in writing

creative writing technique #9Trios can create a sense of poetry and rhythm, making content more pleasurable to read, and adding stress to a statement. Pay attention to good writing, and you see threes popping up everywhere.

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10. Switch the point of view (POV)

creative writing technique #10Switching the point of view makes your voice more natural, and it allows you to control the pace, intimacy, and authority of your writing.

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