The Theories and Areas in Teaching Creative Writing: A Systematic Literature Review | [Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Eska Perdana Prasetya: Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia

2. Herlina: Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta 13220, Indonesia

3. Ninuk Lustyantie: Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor,,

Abstract:

Everyone is born with the innate ability to communicate with one another via the use of symbols like words and gestures. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are the four cornerstones of language. The process of creative writing entails transforming one's unique ideas into coherent, engaging stories. Creative writing is gaining prominence in the ever-changing world of authors because it is a performative act with measurable outcomes and highly transferrable skills. This research employs a systematic literature review (SLR). A systematic literature review offers a comprehensive overview of existing research and identifies gaps that require additional investigation to advance understanding in the field. The literature review was executed in five phases: 1) establishing the research topic; 2) selecting pertinent articles; 3) evaluating the suitability of the articles; 4) summarizing the articles; and 5) interpreting the articles' findings. The outcomes of this study delineate various aspects, including optimal pedagogy. Creative writing encapsulates a spirit of anarchy and rebellion, even though it may appear clunky and disorganized. Creative writing instructors possess numerous online resources, encompassing diverse software products and websites. Literary works possess five distinct characteristics: originality, inventiveness, creativity, linguistic expression, and structural integrity. The term "writing" encompasses various kinds of expression, including printed texts, scripted and unscripted performances, audio, and video recordings, as well as multiple digital and electronic media. The pedagogical identity framework facilitates the understanding of the essential tensions and inconsistencies present in the teaching and instruction of creative writing.

Page(s): 4915-4927

DOI: 10.57239/PJLSS-2025-23.1.00391

Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Life and Social Sciences, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Creative WritingTheories and areas Systematic Literature Review

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