Technique and Creativity in Writing

It’s easy to think of writing as a creative endeavour. But that’s not all it is. Writing is also very much a technical endeavour.

Consider something as outwardly simple as describing the appearance of a house. There are dozens of different ways to describe how a house looks, but different methods can lead to very different results. A short, concise description can convey a clinical or even disinterested atmosphere. A longer, more elaborate description might suggest a more engaged or observant...