{"id":6485,"date":"2020-02-21T07:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T05:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/?p=6485"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:29:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:29:30","slug":"what-is-creative-writing-in-a-marketing-and-advertising-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/content-marketing-blog\/what-is-creative-writing-in-a-marketing-and-advertising-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is creative writing in a marketing and advertising environment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_3-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSM_Infographic_ContentMarketing4-e1582193129802.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"DSM Digital School of Marketing - How To Create Interesting Digital Content Banner\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSM_Infographic_ContentMarketing4-e1582193129802.jpg 700w, https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSM_Infographic_ContentMarketing4-e1582193129802-600x423.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The correct definition of \u2018creative <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/digital-copywriting-vs-traditional-copywriting\/\">writing\u2019<\/a> is &#8220;writing which expresses ideas as well as thoughts in a creative way.&#8221; Put another way, creative writing is the &#8220;art of making things up&#8221; or putting a creative splash on history, as is the case with creative non-fiction.<\/p>\n<p>Creative writing is an art form. We say this because you write creatively you need to step out of reality and jump into a new realm which is inspired by your mental meanderings. In the capacity as a creative writer, you&#8217;re able to express feelings as well as emotions as opposed to cold, hard facts.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Does creative writing have a place in the advertising industry?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Identify and describe the importance of creativity in advertising within own industry Among their many attributes, creative writers usually show an appetite for linguistic invention. For this reason alone, increasing numbers of marketing companies are hiring professionals with creative writing backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>An evolving marketing trend that revolves around <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/why-entertaining-content-is-the-secret-to-branding\/\">storytelling<\/a> has paved the way for digital content that, apart from offering captivating writing, relies heavily on design and web development.<\/p>\n<p>Creative writing is supposed to capture the audience\u2019s attention and guide them through \u201can interactive and customisable flow of information that conveys your narrative in a way that\u2019s uniquely useful to the individual.\u201d This can be done using both new and existing technologies such as PowerPoint-like presentations, interactive infographics, microsites, and apps.<\/p>\n<p>Creative writers are experts with words. They know how sentences and language features work to take a business as well as the brand to the next level. Still, creative writing isn\u2019t given the importance it should be because of the \u2018everyone can write\u2019 mentality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-video align_none ratio_16x9 has_iframe\"><div class=\"w-video-h\"><iframe title=\"Vimeo video player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/282466542?autoplay=0&loop=0&autopause=0&color=00adef&portrait=0&byline=1&title=1&controls=1&muted=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><div class=\"w-video-icon\" style=\"font-size:1.5rem;background:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);color:#fff\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2><strong>What do creative writers do in marketing and advertising?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Creative writers help a <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/why-your-business-needs-digital-marketing-exposure-in-2020\/\">business<\/a> stand out from the rest of its competition. No one wants to sound the same as their competitors. Imagine how boring that would be! Creative writers are innovative with words. They can take a topic that has been written about ten thousand times and give it a fresh spin!<\/p>\n<p>Creative writers make sure the business\u2019s messaging is consistent. As well as making sure the messaging is consistent, creative writers make sure the messages are clear. As we\u2019ve moved into the digital age, readers\u2019 attention spans have gotten shorter. No one has the time or patience to read articles and blogs that aren\u2019t clear and to the point. Creative writers make sure the business doesn\u2019t lose customers because of sloppy writing.<\/p>\n<p>Creative writers can take on different voices, depending on what the business wants: Does it want to sound quirky, serious, or casual? Creative writers are experts at doing this. They can wear different language and stylistic hats without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n<p>Creative writers know how to make sure a business doesn\u2019t disappear in the Internet\u2019s big black hole. This is done through <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalschoolofmarketing.co.za\/blog\/how-to-conduct-a-search-engine-optimisation-audit\/\">Search Engine Optimisation<\/a> (SEO). SEO refers to how a website is optimised so people can easily find it on Google. Creative writers can optimise a business\u2019s website SEO by writing SEO content such as blogs and articles.<\/p>\n<p>Creative writers understand how social media works. Social media is one of the big ins of marketing and nowadays you\u2019ll be hard-pressed to find a credible business without a social media presence. Creative writers know how social media works. They know how to write quick, snappy, and engaging content for the business\u2019s followers and potential followers. 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