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Writing With Xiao *jazz hands*

(It's pronounced "show" like the show in "shower")

After conversing with my friend, I've been persuaded to write how I, well, write.

So, this is just me explaining how my "creative process" works because why not.

So uh, here's some tips and a process that I use.

1. Find a topic you're interested in/passionate on
Now, in my opinion, it's really evident between the differences of trying and doing; same goes for effort and lacking. For example, Online doesn't really showcase much effort or "doing" on my behalf; it's just a story I revert to for taking my mind off of things; like a getaway.

What I've found that if you aren't passionate about something, it'll tend to land in the lacking category. If you're not interested in something, scratch it. Unless it's a mid-term essay that's worth more than half your grade, then force yourself into it (<- me trying to be funny).

First, let me extend upon "trying and doing." It's difficult to explain, but in regards to writing, you don't try to write a creative plot, descriptive characters, or an intriguing setting; you do it. Like that one Nike ad; just do it (or was it the Shia LaBeouf meme, not sure).

On the other portion of the spectrum, there's "effort and lacking." Again, if you aren't passionate about something, it tends to be lacking. You end up not trying your best and it doesn't reach a its proper potential. Effort is really evident.

2. Find inspiration
I feel as if though this should be the first thing on the list, but then again this isn't really a step-by-step guide, so I guess it doesn't really matter. Finding inspiration improves your writing style in some ways.

When I first started out, my writing was complete shit (mainly because I was a third/fourth grader, but I digress). If you saw my first stories, you'd witness some major improvement from then and now. The majority of my improvement came from reading frequently and finding inspiration from others.

Now, if you notice something about an author's style that you like, try to practice it. Let's say you want to become more descriptive in your writing, or perhaps become better at a plot. Take your favorite author and use their stories as examples. I'm not saying the plagiarize someone else's writing, I'm just saying to use it as a reference.

Back then, my inspiration was Soar319. If you hadn't heard of them, you should check out their profile. I liked their writing style, and I strived to have some similar eloquence to their own writing. I wanted my plot to flow like theirs did. Reading and picking up bits and pieces of an author's style should help your own style grow.

3. Extend your vocabulary
Get some fancy vocabulary! Utilizing words that are uncommon make your writing appear polished. While I write, I try to search up synonyms for common words so I don't sound too repetitive (yet somehow I always repeat blond, brunette, and exasperated).

Here are some of my favorite words with their definitions!

Burlesque (v.) - cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form.

Despondency (n.) - a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.

Vaudeville (n.) - theatrical entertainment consisting of a number of individual performances, acts, or mixed numbers, as by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians.