All About Writing Activities

Writing can sometimes be boring, it can even become monotonous. But, what if I told you there are different writing strategies you can utilize to avoid these? Well, you may be thinking, it is obvious that there are several writing styles, patterns, etc. However, you might not be truly aware of the existing ones nor how to utilize them.

There are six genres of writing: descriptive, expository, persuasive, narrative, technical, and poetic. You may already know them, study them, or even read them. However, there are also other ways to make your writing stand out. For example:

• Use experiences as a springboard
• Be aware of what makes your observations unique
• Use a pattern
• Awaken all senses
• Show with a spin
• Avoid clichés (sometimes it may be better)
• Be intimate with details
• Turn objects into metaphors
• Create strong, authentic voices

Here is an example of an activity that they made me do at school. In this activity it was necessary to implement a pattern. I will confess that it was difficult, the truth is that I have never written like that before. However, it was a very interesting experience and I really liked it. It helped me explore new ways of writing and I challenge myself as a writer.

Laying on my bed. All night long. It was impossible to sleep. My thoughts haunted me. Everything accumulated instantly. They would not let me. Let me do what? Just peacefully sleep. All night was like that. It is quite complicated. It is exhausting. Lately, it is like this. Everything just catches me. Out of nowhere. Shouldn’t you expect it already? Isn’t it like this? It should be. I know it should be. I don’t know why. I really don’t.

By now I should know. I know I should. But I don’t. It takes me by surprise. Over and over again. Out of nowhere. It takes away my sleep. Takes it from me. Without letting go. Not in a single moment. It never gets distracted. Makes no mistakes. Every night is like this. Takes away my sleep. Making it impossible. Impossible to catch it again.

It only tortures me. All night long. Making it impossible to sleep. It doesn’t leave me. Stays by my side. Reminding me of my mistakes. Over and over again. The future ones. And those I already committed. Won’t leave me alone. Not at all. Not in a single moment. Even though I try. I really try. During the long-lasting night. I never obtain it. It is unbearable.

I can’t do it. Not any more. I’ve been like this frequently. For a long time. Really long time. It’s too much for me. I can’t take it. Numerous sleepless nights. Contrary to how it was. One after another, endlessly. Taking my sleep. Taking it away from me.

Laying on my bed. All night long. It is impossible to dream.