HOW TEXTS INSPIRE CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH
Keywords:
Creative writing, reading and writing connection, textual influence, literary inspiration, intertextuality, writer’s voice, genre and structure, mentor texts, english language writing, imagination in writingAbstract
This paper explores the significant role that reading various texts plays in inspiring and shaping creative writing in English. It examines how literary, non-literary, and multimodal texts act as catalysts for imagination, helping writers develop voice, style, and originality. By analyzing examples from fiction, poetry, and contemporary media, the study highlights the ways in which exposure to diverse textual forms enhances a writer's ability to generate ideas, experiment with narrative techniques, and engage with different perspectives. The paper also investigates how intertextuality, thematic resonance, and stylistic imitation serve as tools for creative transformation. Ultimately, this research aims to demonstrate that reading is not only foundational to writing but also an active, creative process that fuels innovation and expression in English-language composition.
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