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Creative Writing; Thursday, Third Period [ 06/09 ].
"Ah, little ducklings ♥," Shunsui smiled as he bestowed the usual drinks to his students and settled in for this week's class, "welcome back ♥. Today, we talk of the craft itself, more specifically how people create their stories ♥. There are two ways...well, two main ways, and then a thousand little variations in between, but today we'll talk about the different points of the spectrum ♥.
"Some people find it easiest to just...make things up as they go along ♥. They have a general idea when they plop down in front of a notebook or typewriter or computer, get things started, and then, as if taking a journey through the story themselves, let their imaginations lead them ♥. Some writers are very good at this, of making things up on the spot ♥.
"Other writers much prefer to plan things out ahead of time ♥. Usually, this is done with an outline, that covers the bases on characters, main points of action, order of events, etc, etc, etc ♥. These can be general and vague, or they can be extremely detailed, breaking things down by chapters and working almost as a guide for the author as they turn that outline into something more like a story ♥.
"Today, we'll be trying both ♥. I have a template of a very general outline; I'd like you each to fill one out and give it a try ♥. Feel free to expand on it in a more detailed breakdown as I mentioned ♥.
"But first, for the making things up as you go along angle, we will be playing a little game ♥. It is simple enough; one person will give a few lines, a few sentences, of a story ♥. Then, the next person will offer his or her contribution ♥. Who knows where it will end, but it's sure to be fun and a good exercise in thinking creatively on your feet...even if we're sitting down ♥.
"Any questions before we begin ♥?"
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"Some people find it easiest to just...make things up as they go along ♥. They have a general idea when they plop down in front of a notebook or typewriter or computer, get things started, and then, as if taking a journey through the story themselves, let their imaginations lead them ♥. Some writers are very good at this, of making things up on the spot ♥.
"Other writers much prefer to plan things out ahead of time ♥. Usually, this is done with an outline, that covers the bases on characters, main points of action, order of events, etc, etc, etc ♥. These can be general and vague, or they can be extremely detailed, breaking things down by chapters and working almost as a guide for the author as they turn that outline into something more like a story ♥.
"Today, we'll be trying both ♥. I have a template of a very general outline; I'd like you each to fill one out and give it a try ♥. Feel free to expand on it in a more detailed breakdown as I mentioned ♥.
"But first, for the making things up as you go along angle, we will be playing a little game ♥. It is simple enough; one person will give a few lines, a few sentences, of a story ♥. Then, the next person will offer his or her contribution ♥. Who knows where it will end, but it's sure to be fun and a good exercise in thinking creatively on your feet...even if we're sitting down ♥.
"Any questions before we begin ♥?"
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