by Sara Kopeczky
I had a rough childhood and adolescence (but hey, who hadn’t?), and often times found consolation in making up stories. I would write short, gothic stories with monsters and witches that helped me cope with my everyday issues. Later on, when I became more serious about my writing, I realized that creative writing is so different from writing to soothe your soul, because you have a responsibility towards your readers (and towards yourself) to deliver something a bit more concise than fumbling notes about how your dad doesn’t love you and all the other kids are stupid. Here are some of the main differences between creative writing and therapeutic writing:
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Great distinction here. I know both. I find the blog blurs the lines so it’s important to keep them separate.
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Your comment is exactly what I was thinking, Mark, to the point of how do you know when the lines are blurred/crossed?
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