On 6/6/07, Chris Borokowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One of the writers I mentioned is someone I work with > on a daily basis. He does not like the term "creative > writing," and prefers fiction, and is of the opinion > that the worst thing a writer can do is spend time in > "creative writing" classes.
'creative writing' has the benefit of being an understandable term. The thing is, it is so broad as to be almost useless. We use creativity regardless of what kind of writing we do. For me, I say I am a tech writer by day and creative writer by night. The idea is that one is my career and the other is my passion. In that sense, the term has a certain utility. As for the path one walks to becoming a creative writer, it is different for everybody. I know writers who have taken the classes and then blossomed and gone on to fame and fortune. For me, voracious reading, rubbing shoulders with peers, and regular writing has been the ticket. -- John Cook Technical Writer / Help Author john dot cook at gmail dot com ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
