Exercise 1.2

PART ONE
first set...
creative |krēˈātiv|
adjective
relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, esp. in the production of an artistic work.

artistic |ärˈtistik|
adjective
having or revealing natural creative skill.

imaginative |iˈmaj(ə)nətiv|
adjective
having or showing creativity or inventiveness.

innovative |ˈinəˌvātiv|
adjective
(of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods; advanced and original.

aesthetic |esˈθetik| (also esthetic)
adjective
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

There words are all connected in the sense that they deal with being innovative and imaginative. They deal with issues that are usually appealing to others whether it is by their beauty, colors, shape, etc. Or sometimes these words deal with art and writing that cause controversy. Some of these words, however, deal with skill and some with talent.

second set...
purpose |ˈpərpəs|
noun
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

intention |inˈten ch ən|
noun
a thing intended; an aim or plan.

function |ˈfə ng k sh ən|
noun
1. an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
2. practical use or purpose in design.

rationale |ˌra sh əˈnal|
noun
a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief.

objective |əbˈjektiv|
noun
a thing aimed at or sought; a goal.

These second set of words deal with more ethical matters and maybe even business matters. With all of these words in the second set, it is important to have them when speaking with a person, working for a person, or writing for people. These words also take some training to recognize. Many people go into professional conversations without proper training and sometimes without a gameplan. You need a gameplan to make sure that things and events go smoothly and properly.

PART TWO
Creative and functional writing compare to each other because they both need to convey a purpose. As it says in the text, "all writing is creative and artistic," With functional writing, there still needs to be a hook to pull someone in. You cannot complete and article, press release, etc. with something and for something that has no purpose. Creative writing, though, is more of something that is your own. Creative writing is your child when you write because it stems from the words in the first set. Creativity in writing comes from being artistic, innovative, being a lover of beautiful things, and curious to see what happens next or why things work the way they do. Functional writing is creative in the sense that I've stated before, but it is less of your baby and more of something you're babysitting for the time being before your editor comes and makes it perfect. You are completing the task before you, while more artistic writers are nurturing their writing.

Writing's Importance - Exercise 1.1

I feel bad for those people who do not write besides just for school papers or to reply to a an instant message. Same for appreciating the written word within novels and other books. Writing is a great form of expression with many different opportunities to connect and create images. I find writing the easiest when there is a spark lit in my head due to an issue or emotion at hand. When an event happens that I feel will affect or inspire me deep inside, I must put it on paper. Writing in a journal for the past decade or so has helped vocalize my feelings. Words always seem to make perfect sense in your head but then come jumbled out when you try to speak them. Writing helps sort out my thoughts to where I can speak them, at least a little more, eloquently than usual.

Writing for the fun of it brings some perspective and sense into your life. There have been many times in my life where I sense that if I didn't write down what I was thinking at that time, certain events and people wouldn't make sense to me to this day. I feel as if I have the potential to be a good writer. There are people that write good short stories, some write articles, and some can write poetry that will affect the way you live the rest of your days. I want to improve as a writer for that reason. Words have affected me to the point where I think of things a little differently than before, so I would want to do the same for others. Writing takes some talent, of course, but there are ways to improve. There are many books on writing creatively and ways to write for a purpose as well. People do not realize the sources that they have, such as the Metropolitan Library. Writing takes practice, just like with any skill. You can't play the World Cup in soccer your first time playing. There is conditioning, training, and practice. Writing is no different, except that you are exercising your mind... which is the most important muscle of all anyway.