"Creative Writing" by Dr. S. Priya Dharsini and V. Vineeth is a comprehensive textbook designed for the Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) in English for the 2nd semester undergraduate students. Aligned with the FYUGP NEP syllabus of Dibrugarh University and applicable to various Indian universities, this book equips students with the foundational skills of creative expression through writing. It covers key genres such as poetry, short stories, script writing, and personal essays, fostering imagination, narrative techniques, and linguistic creativity. Published by Mahaveer Publications, it is an ideal companion for students aiming to enhance their literary and expressive abilities.

UNIT I: Fundamentals of Creative Writing (Pages 11–23)

• Meaning and Significance of Creative Writing

• Genres of Creative Writing

• Questions with Answers

UNIT II: Elements of Creative Writing (Pages 24–57)

• Plot

• Setting

• Character: Breathing Life into Protagonists and Antagonists

• Dialogue

• Point of View: Shaping Perspectives and Narratives

• Literary Devices and Figurative Language

• Elements of Style

• Grammar and the Structure of Language

• Questions with Answers

UNIT III: Forms of Creative Writing (Pages 58–79)

• Fiction: Short Story and Novel

  • Short Story

  • Novel

• Poetry

• Drama

• Essay

• Questions with Answers

UNIT IV: Forms of Creative Writing (continued) (Pages 80–112)

Biography

• Essence of Biography

• Key Elements of Biography

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting a Biography

Memoir

• Essence of Memoir

• Key Elements of Memoir

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting a Memoir

Autobiography

• Essence of Autobiography

• Key Elements of Autobiography

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting an Autobiography

Travelogue

• Essence of Travelogue

• Key Elements of Travelogue

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting a Travelogue

Diaries

• Essence of Diaries

• Key Elements of Diaries

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting a Diary

Web Content Writing

• Essence of Web Content Writing

• Key Elements of Web Content Writing

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting Web Content

Blog Writing

• Essence of Blog Writing

• Key Elements of Blog Writing

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting a Blog

Film Reviews

• Essence of Film Reviews

• Key Elements of Film Reviews

• Notable Styles and Approaches

• Crafting a Film Review

• Questions with Answers