Writing Strategies IDEAS How artists use ideas Brainstorming

Writing Strategies: IDEAS

How artists use ideas Brainstorming Looking for ideas and inspiration Questions Aha! I’ve Got it! Idea selection Develop the idea Provide key details Composition Artistic medium (paper, film, wood, canvas, etc. ) and supplies (paint, pencils, chisel, brushes, etc. ) Fine-tuning The finished product! A painting, a picture, a sculpture…. your unique creation! Colorful Great details Engaging Creates a esponse

How writers use ideas Brainstorming Looking for ideas and inspiration Questions: Who What When Where Why Aha! I’ve Got it! Idea selection Develop the idea Provide key details Composition Tools: writing instrument, paper and/or computer REVISION & EDITING Fine-tuning The finished product! A story, a book, a poem…. your unique creation! Well-written Clear Detailed Well-developed

The Ideas Song (sing to the tune, “Row, Row Your Boat”): Write, write your thoughts. Make your ideas clear. Tell the reader what you know And what you hold most dear.

Tips for Working on Ideas • Pick an idea that interests you • Of all the ideas you have, name the main one • Keep your idea in FOCUS – don’t add ideas that aren’t related • Add details that only YOU could write • Answer questions that you think your reader might have • Write about what you know or want to know