Developing Creative Writing Skills in Children

Abstract

Writing creative content has still not lost its importance in the gathering of knowledge and exploring of new ideas and imagination. Though the modes of engaging in such activities are progressing rapidly with an adaptation of new technology, writing has never gone completely out of date due to the immense importance it subtly holds in economic and social life. Creative writing is more important for the young minds budding with a lot of energy and creative potential that awaits only a nudge towards the proper direction. While creativity helps to create, writing helps to record the creativity and blends it with the presentation. By nurturing the young for creative writing, one can envision a future of responsible and mature workers who can present ideas effectively. This article explored and explained the strategies teachers will apply in teaching writing creatively in order to develop creative writing skill in children.