What's Your Thinking Style?

Often, when teaching creative writing, this is the first question I ask.

Why is it so important?

I think that your thinking style sets out how you will write, the difficulties you will face, and knowing what style you think in will enhance your writing.

But what do I mean, by thinking style? Well, let me ask you another question!

• Do you think in pictures?
• Do you have a voice in the back of your head?
• Do you see pictures AND hear sounds?
• Do you simply feel things?
  

• People who are pure visual thinkers will often freeze the moment the nib of the pen touches the paper.
• Auditory thinkers will often write too much.
• People who think in many styles will, depending on what mood they're in, write better or worse...
• Kinaesthetic thinkers won't write unless they "feel" like it!
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So what difference does this possibly make? Why it makes all the difference in the world.

It will dictate whether or not you're geared for:

• Poetry
• Plays
• Short-stories
• Comic Books
• Screenplays
• Novels

Which do you think favours visual thinking?
Which favours auditory thinking?

You don't need to be a genius to work this out.

And if you were a little confused, why are screenplays so different from theatre plays? Why, it's because they're more visual.

OK, you say, I know what style I have, but how can I improve my writing?

Good question! Now you're thinking!

ZHZ.