:) True:) On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 8:03 PM, sreenivas v.p <[email protected]>wrote:
> writing is a necessity for those who want to become writers . > > > > > > > --- On *Sun, 21/12/08, Subid K.S. <[email protected]>* wrote: > > From: Subid K.S. <[email protected]> > Subject: [GreenYouth] Re: My article -- Creativity lost Asma Siddiqui > To: [email protected] > Date: Sunday, 21 December, 2008, 1:51 PM > > Is writing a necessity? Creativity is Godly. > > On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 11:58 AM, Asma Siddiqui <[email protected]>wrote: > >> >> A recently published article in DAWN education pages 'Creativity lost' >> >> >> >> >> >> Regards >> Asma Siddiqui >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> November 30, 2008 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Creativity lost >> >> >> >> >> By Asma Siddiqui >> >> A mind brimming with ideas, a body which is so energetic that it >> creates vibes yielding productivity, a heart that could feel any >> social injustice with as much pain as if it was a personal affair, a >> soul that is completely free — yet imprisoned by the chain of words — >> is the persona of a writer. >> >> This imprisonment by the chain of words is a prison that a writer >> willingly confines himself to. The thoughts that flow in the form of >> words from his pen have a strong connection with his soul. These >> thoughts which when transferred on to the paper connect the writer's >> soul with that of the general masses. A writer creeps inside slowly >> and gently and his presence creates a small ripple which turns bigger >> with time … to eventually become a big wave of change. >> >> This change spreads and brings a revolution. This is the influence >> that a good writer can have on the public. Weeding out the fallacies >> and perfecting a tattered self is the job of a writer. >> >> But from where do these writers evolve? What is it that creates >> writers? Can writing be learnt? Are some of the questions that young >> writers usually ask. When such a question was posed on an online forum >> the answers that I received were diverse. Many people were not pleased >> to know that a degree in creative writing is offered in so many >> countries elsewhere. For them, writing is creativity and unless a >> person is born creative one cannot be a writer. In their view, writing >> is more of an inborn trait that only a few possess and those who are >> not blessed with a creative knack can only dream of being one. Only >> few people had the opinion that writers can be created. According to >> them, pursuing one's career in creative writing is worth it, provided >> one has an interest in it. >> >> For me, the art of writing like any other art needs training and >> practice. Just like we have institutes of good repute that teach >> painting, designing and sculpting, in a similar way writing is also >> one area that needs training. If budding writers are given guidance >> and a good platform, they would not only grow but would also develop >> the creative sense that others think are necessary to pursue creative >> writing. >> >> What is creative sense? It is more of an attitude than a God-gifted >> ability. Creativity is feeling, an emotion that needs a way out. It is >> soul-searching of either one's own self or of others. Being original >> in creation is debatable since whatever one usually creates is a >> reflection of something or an inspiration. This attitude is a must for >> any creative person. >> >> Some writers discover themselves when there is a personal loss; some >> get inspiration from nature and some can see what others cannot. In >> our country, writers are formed on their own. When there is dejection, >> deprivation and frustration the inner self speaks and thus a writer >> gets recognition (seldom). It is like a process of self-discovery that >> has been penned down. The aesthetics become part of your writing >> naturally since pain is also beautiful in our part of the world. >> >> It is ironical that creativity is not well-paid here unless you have >> done your MFA in Creative Writing from a highly reputable institute >> somewhere abroad. The reason is that materialism and market >> competition has overpowered the creative sense of a writer. A creative >> writer has to fulfill the market's needs in order to sell his/her >> creative idea, story or script. What are the market needs? It is >> nothing but to sensationalise everything in order to satisfy the >> lowest denominator of society and to cater to their tastes and likes >> and thus gain profit. A writer in a local magazine and an educationist >> states: "Due to the recent media hype, creativity has taken a >> backseat. The dramas aired on television are more of 'what the >> advertisers want' and less of what would soothe the aesthetics of >> those who need spiritual healing. >> >> "Creativity, nowadays, is not igniting an enlightening thought >> process, which is needed, in society. In Pakistan, there is no proper >> training institute that could give a degree in the subject of Creative >> Writing. In fact, Creative Writing is not a recognised field here." >> Developing the creative eye is needed and this can be formed through >> proper training and exposure. Writers shape a mindset and thinking of >> a society. They form an integral part of a nation. Their welfare will >> not only improve the attitudes of the masses but would also form their >> voice. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> The DAWN Media Group >> >> >> | About Us | Advertising info | Subscription | Feedback | >> Contributions | Privacy Policy | Help | Contact us | >> >> >> >> > > > -- > >>>>> THANKS & REGARDS >>>>> > > http://www.freewebs.com/subidks/ > > Darkness is equally beautiful. Go beyond languages. Help yourself serve you > better. > > Deny food and sex to undeserved. > > Listen Your Self. > > ------------------------------ > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. > > > > <http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/> > > -- >>>>> THANKS & REGARDS >>>>> http://www.freewebs.com/subidks/ Darkness is equally beautiful. Go beyond languages. Help yourself serve you better. 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