Dear Editor:

Creative writing should be in schools for a few reasons. Creative writing supports cognitive function such as math or logic. Creative writing may also work as a stress release.  Personally, I found this to be true. Creative writing also helps imagination flow.

I encourage you to take a creative writing class, or I suggest getting involved with the creative writing club.

How does creative writing work as a stress release? For example, if one had a terrible day, write about how it could have been better as I have done.  Instantly, I felt better.  If that does not work, try writing poetry!  It can turn the day around. Currently, I am writing a novel, and I am not feeling as stressful as I normally would.

In order for creative writing to flow, you need imagination; hence, add the “creative” in the process of creative writing. First, you need a good plot, maybe an amazing plot, as this will find its readers. Second, what is the genre?  Is it horror, mystery, maybe even crime solving or murder?  Last, how will it end?  Will the serial killer be slain then come back for a sequel?  Is the point of view in a different state of mind?  Is the murderer or thief caught?

These are the reasons why we need creative writing.  It uses cognitive function, works as an outlet or stress release, and it uses imagination. This is why creative writing classes or clubs have value in our community; we need something to do that uses cognitive function.

Sincerely,

Edward Joas, senior