There are so many different styles of writing, not to mention the genres, that it can be scary to step out of my comfortable little YA/sci-fi/fantasy bubble and try something new. There's screenplays and scripts, radio plays, dozens of types of poetry, biography and autobiography, flash fiction, collaborative writing, songwriting and freewriting just for starters!
But on the few occasions I have tried something different, I've quite enjoyed myself. The OU Creative Writing courses I did were good for getting me to try different styles of writing, and I discovered I actually enjoyed them more than I thought I would.
Today's challenge is to try something different this weekend.
A good unique take on Xenophobic! I had looked at the word, too, but all I saw was prejudice and knew I didn't want anything to do with it. :) You saw something that I didn't irrational fear that could be anything. Thank you for opening my eyes and showing me that there are 'two sides' to everything. I need frequent reminders. :) Great post!
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A to Z April Blogging Challenge
http://mauldinfamily1.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/x-is-for-xerosis/
If you're interested in trying something different, how about Oulipian writing constraints ... *shameless self promotion*
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Rebecca, I have to admit it was your blog that gave me the idea for the post!
ReplyDeleteDebra, thanks, but Xerosis is a great word and a great writing prompt too :)
Ha! Thank you :)
DeleteYou make a very good point. I too find myself straying from writing I wouldn't normally read, but on the rare occasion I've succumbed to curiosity, I've been pleasantly surprised. :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun with the rest of a-z.