1. The Elements Of Expressive Writing
EXPRESS YOURSELF
The Elements Of Expressive Writing

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

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

4. STRENGTHS OF USING THE EXPRESSIVE MODE
Emotionally intense
Realistic
Personal
Believable

5. 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

6. 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.

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