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Imagine, Write, Create ...
Wednesday November 03, 2010 11:29:13 PM,
Special Correspondent
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Aligarh:
A question often debated by writers and critics alike is whether
creative writing is a god given gift or a skill that can be
learnt. This was precisely the focus of a two-day workshop on
creative writing conducted by Dr. Sami Rafiq, a writer who has
published extensively.
An Associate Professor in the
Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University, Dr. Sami Rafiq
shared her valuable experience with students and other aspiring
writers at the workshop titled “Imagine, Write, Create”, at
Hansraj Mahila Mahavidyalaya Jalandhar.
She was assisted in this work by Dr.
Rashmi Attri, Reader, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim
University.
The workshop was organized on the behest of the Budding Brontes, a
literary society of Hansraj Mahila Mahavidyalaya It was attended
by about 200 students from the college who were very enthusiastic
about developing and polishing their creative writing skills.
The workshop was divided into four sessions based on poetry
writing, short story writing, culture related writing and writing
for children. She laid emphasis on practical writing skills and
assisted the students in developing their stories and poems.
In the poetry session the students were provided with picture
prompts. Humour was an important element in the poetry writing.
The students read out their humorous verses which were both in
English and Punjabi. After the lunch break, the students returned
to writing short stories.
These stories expressed the width
and breadth of their concerns and were very imaginative and
compelling. The topics that were covered by these stories were
both personal and social.
The students felt encouraged to
learn that their writings would be published in the college
magazine.
The third session engrossed the students still further as it
tapped their potential for cultural writing. The Students chose
several topics such as Punjabi beats, music, art, fashion,
accessories and crafts. There were interesting pieces on trendy
footwear and cars.
The last session focused on writing for children which received
much attention. Some very original stories for children emerged in
this session. These stories would be compiled and published by
Ramnita Sharda, the chief organizer of this workshop.
The students expressed their opinion at the end of the workshop
and said that they were surprised to have discovered a writer
within them and affirmed with confidence that they would continue
to write and get published too.
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