On creative writing

Abstract

Nowadays the subject under discussion is topical one. How should we teach students to express their ideas in writing?. The purpose of the present article is mastering skills of the letter. The creative letter is aimed at communication and self-expression bears a number of advantages. Authors offer real examples based on the own experience. The motivation and the reasons of writing of the creative letter have been determined. Students should set their imagination free, trying to find their individual self-expression. The article gives the definition of what critical thinking is. There are also some examples what creative – minded properties students must possess while writing letters, articles or essays. The article describes creative writing as one of the components of culture. There are some examples concerning the Japanese poetic form called haiku. In conclusion when analyzing of a number of foreign experts’ experience on the subject the authors recommend a modern approach contributing to the development of creative thinking.