The Elements Of Expressive Writing EXPRESS YOURSELF The Elements Of Expressive Writing

PERSPECTIVE Expressive writing uses first person (main character) perspective. I Me My Mine Myself We Us Our Ours Ourselves

SOURCES FOR EXPRESSIVE WRITING Non-fiction Author’s experiences Author’s thoughts Author’s ideas Author’s feelings Author’s dreams

STRENGTHS OF USING THE EXPRESSIVE MODE Emotionally intense Realistic Personal Believable

WEAKNESSES Can be too personal or self involved Can lack in showing Can have too much telling Can be unfocused Can have an unclear message or meaning Can be long-winded

GOALS Show, don’t tell. Stay focused on your message. Include only details that are necessary. Be unique. Choose your words wisely. Write for your audience not yourself. Have a story to tell.

EXPRESSIVE GENRES Print Media Memoir Personal Narrative Diary Journal (Some) Poetry Autobiography Letters Internet Media Blogs Social Networking posts Personal Emails Text messages Instant Messages