Can Writing Evolve To Become Linguistic Art?
Posted: Monday, July 11, 2011
by Kellie Hastings
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When composing the written word whether it be fiction or non-fiction, an aspiring writer relies on the combination of fundamentals they have developed over time. And over time they become artistically imaginative which can give rise to diversity inclusive with the birth of new ideas and original story lines.
Therefore, as with any artistic endeavour continuance from the artist is what develops this talent further. Nonetheless, it takes many years to evolve an individual style to express ones creativity. And it all begins with that inner desire to read, learn knowledge or escape within the pages of another’s imaginative tales. Avid readers become artistic writers.
This cannot be learned in a classroom setting nor can it be developed from a text book of simple punctuation symbols and sentence structure. Buildings are structures not language. Young writers in their efforts to apply both their reading and writing together may believe the classroom to be the ideal way to reduce the years needed from experiencing and developing their gift naturally.
This approach for acquiring success does not necessarily work. It signifies their true reason for pursuing a writing career; money. Thus that’s all it ever becomes, a career. A true artist of the written word does not seek to benefit from their art in this way.
Their growth does not come from the dollar sign, it comes from within. And their written works do not need an outside editor nor do they need others to criticize their style, imagination or the way they create and phrase their sentences. Within each of us language comes with individual style and personality. And there are no rules or laws governing how one should convey or express themselves in any language.
A true artist of language revises; they do not edit. The definition of edit means to alter, change, rewrite or correct which clearly tells us there are a multiple of authors writing the same piece; and most are called editors. Therefore the pieces are not solely written by the authors themselves.
One should keep in mind, artistic writing comes naturally. And the desire to further develop this artistic creativity into a linguistic gift must come from within not from an artificial desire for materialistic gain.
Writing Fiction
The basics of writing prose such as simple poetry or card verse is the ideal way for any aspiring writer to begin creating. But soon they outgrow this single dimensional form of writing. The increasing desire to expand and diversify develops quickly with ones first work of fiction. The most difficult form of writing, fiction not only requires creative imagination it requires realistic characters and plots.
Visualizing and creating the ideal setting and or environment must be relevant with the plot and the events that unfold throughout the story. Description of such settings is imperative in order for the reader to visualize detail and color; to unify completely. If the reader can virtually position themselves within the setting itself they in turn become an outsider looking in.
This creates an enchanted connection to the story and with the characters themselves. To imagine one’s self as a silent character within a story while reading one is a unique experience. The imagination can take the reader into the world of the characters.
Character personalities and motives must also be realistic and consistent throughout the piece. A character who’s introduced with an optimistic personality should remain as such unless tragic events distort the characters personality. Main characters should be kept to a minimal and provided with supporting roles. Consistently introducing new characters who briefly take part can cause confusion in the story, with events and with the reader.
Many new writers prefer writing in first person but are soon motivated to develop and progress to writing in third person. Established writers are known to write in third person allowing the reader to connect with all character personalities. Emotional connection with just a single character just doesn’t compare.
The story is far more stimulating and enjoyable if the reader can emotionally connect with all the main characters.
Non-Fiction
Non-fiction can be challenging in other ways. Using the imagination when recalling events, people and the order in which things happen must be applied in the same manner as fiction. This allows the reader again to visualize things with more detail.
Then again, when research is needed, the simple duplication of facts is not considered ideal when presenting articles or reports. The origins from which information or knowledge is gathered must come from a variety of resources not from a single article or review.
Facts should be collected, re-arranged and re-written using the writer’s style, intellect and creativity. Their philosophy and knowledge is then blended in a balanced way. Articles and reports are written with a little more expertise presenting the reader with knowledge along with further resources pertaining to the subject at hand. Articles are not short stories of a personal experience and they shouldn’t be written as such. It’s the knowledge gained from the experience that is used and presented as an informative article.
The complexities of the English language have become vast and unforgiving. Nonetheless, indulging oneself into the world of the written word their way with their own artistic creativity is a most rewarding experience encouraging inner growth further. The imagination can take the writer to places others can only dream of.
Not only does the imagination offer health-giving virtues it allows the writer imaginative experiencing, an alternative reprieve from the physical world they’re bound to. Creating worlds, scenes, characters, personalities and events, this form of escapism benefits the writer and the reader alike.
And for anyone who seeks relief from the demanding world they live in, exploring this way through the imagination of an artistic writer is far more rewarding than the simplicities of physical activity.
It’s been a pleasure sharing with you
Self taught writer of twenty years http://www.believer-in-truth.webs.com My interests: world awareness, health, philosophy on truths and beliefs, self, lost knowledge. Article; Money Enslaves Us-Truth Sets Us Free View this article and more http://www.believer-in-truth.webs.com/moneyenslavestruthfrees.htm
Kellie Hastings copyright 2011
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)To answer the title of this article,... absolutely yes, words really moves people. It's the most important skill one must continuously learn to become very good at writing.
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