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by okami
March 26th, 2011, 9:05 pm
Forum: Writing
Topic: Teenage Writers?
Replies: 47
Views: 23830

Re: Teenage Writers?

I have the sneaking feeling that I'm among very few teenage writers here, though I was wondering if there were any others that I'm not aware of. I'm about to start my junior year at a private girls' prep school, and I'm torn between excitement and trepidation. This is definitely the hardest year in...
by okami
March 26th, 2011, 8:03 pm
Forum: Writing
Topic: Does learning the craft of writing impact creativity?
Replies: 6
Views: 2584

Re: Does learning the craft of writing impact creativity?

No, I don't think it stifles creativity. Maybe if you focus on it too much--yeah, I could see it ruining your creative processes. To me, have a base to work with--proper grammar--allows me to come up with creative ways to use it. From there I can know when and exactly why I break those rules. Knowin...