Writing under pressure

Wow, I wonder if I took my writing classes online if I would have to do that? I never been asked to write a story in 30 minutes, so I don't know how well I'd do, but I know I'd probably freak out trying to come up with something..

How I wished to improved my writing skills, I'm really looking some schools here that offer even a basic writing course for I can have a little knowledge. I really want to write but when I got there it seems nothing is in my mind to tell. It is almost blank and I don't know where to start. I wish also to have a blog but I don't know how to start too.

Hi Porcospino Being a teacher for the past so many years, I do feel that anything creative done under pressure is definitely not going to bring out the best in anyone. Creativity is something quite unique and everyone has it in some sphere or the other - some realize it and some dont - that is a different subject altogether. But then, when it comes to the real life, there are always time crunches, writers block, and so many other factors which decide and dictate. Those who can deliver within these constraints tend to become successful in the short run, but if one is eying a long term success, s/he must stick to what eases and comforts or even enhances the creativity. I am currently pursuing a writers course from Writers Bureau of UK. It has been about 6 months that I have enrolled but until now, I havent been able to submit any of their assignments as I have been occupied with some other assignments from my clients. Realizing that now I will have some more of spare time, I am readying myself to start with the course and even made some adjustments in my daily work schedules to fit and find time for this course. I joined this course not to learn to write but only to make myself more aware of the Art of Writing. I have so many things I can write on... but then, I also need to learn how to write effectively and make money using those writings

Writing in a classroom in a half an hour deadline - this seems quite stressful. I've never taken a similar course but I write stories in my work and sometimes under a serious pressure. I work in TV newsroom and I make stories for the news programs. Sometimes when there is an urgent event I need to write very quickly and then edit the video. And the newsroom is not a quiet place at all. But at the other hand I don't have to invent and find a special inspiration. I have a specific information and I just have to sort out the things and make a clear story. Anyway, when I don't have urgent materials I prefer to write at home.

I have to say that i'm good at writing since i was a child and i can always write in the limited time and without any hesitation. I know know why but it's true.Since now i'm adult and go to work,i feel really hard to be like that.I feel more east writing at home and without any time limitation.

It really depends on payout? By this I mean what does the writer get for doing it. If the marking system is important to the aspiring writer then I can see it being stressful. Failure can be expensive if you have to take the course again, not to mention the time. However, if this is not important then I would assume for me it would be like talking fast. They would get something in the half an hour but it would be of lower quality. As long as that is not a problem then stress would be manageable. It really depends on the expectations I guess.

It's hard if I must write under pressure. I think that I can't write anything :( I only write what appear in my mind when I'm comfortable and free.

I usually write under pressure and sometimes, I force myself to write. My usual problem is the ideas because I tend to think or classify some topics as trivial. Technically, I didn't attend any writing class but I was immensely immersed in writing in the last legs of my education. People who saw and read my piece say that it was good and I would like to continue to sharpen my skills and develop my craft. My writing started and developed in the classroom. I seem to have a knack for it and I unconsciously made it grow until this present day. I think I prefer in the classroom since it has a sense of competitiveness, whether the piece is creative or technical (I'm good at technical but my creative is okay). But now, I write at home, but the internet helped me grow ideas and write about topics I have never even heard about ...until a minute before. Also, at home, I have the time to contemplate my piece while doing something ...like chores. Anyway, I hope you can be successful in your writing!

I also experience this ,in the school i can't think about what to write and it takes time for me to think and how to write it down. And even in home , i also do easy but i am also sometimes not confident on what i am writing but it is comfortable to do in Home.

A short story is known as serendipity's fluke. As you rightly said you get an idea for a short story at odd moments. But, in a class you attended your instructor can't wait for serendipity to occur to you. Under the given circumstances, you have to produce a short story in half an hour. Here, the instructor is more interested in your craft of writing and honing your writing skills. It may not be a masterpiece or gem of a story. It must have a beginning, a conflict, build up and resolution at the end. Your instructor is teaching you the craft or mechanics of writing a short story. When you learn these correctly, you can produce a gem of a story when your muse visits you and provided the spark of an idea. Remember, there is content and form for a short story. The teacher is only there to help you with the form. To be a good short story writer, you need to be a good story teller like OJ Henry. No one can teach you this. Either you have it, or you don't. Some produce fantastic stories all because of their talent.