There will be two stories workshopped on Thursday. Hopefully we'll all receive stories from Shequita and Alex via ecourseware.
Along with the Guidelines outlining Elements of Fiction, here are some direct questions that will help you write a 1/2 to full page to your peer about their story.
1, Whose story is it? How does your story reflect this? Is the point of view right for the story?
2, What does the main character want? Where is this indicated in the story? What is the conflict?
3, Does the character have an inner life?
4, Does the story both show and tell, especially toward the end of the story?
5, Is the beginning sentence the best way or place to start the story?
6, Does the dialogue serve the story well and move the plot along?
7, What about that ending? leave you hanging? tied up in a bow? are you heartbroken?
You don't need to answer every one of those for your comments but ask them all of the story and then write your reader response.
Looking forward to workshopping with you all!
What time were they suppose to have sent us their stories? It is 8pm on Wednesday night, and I have not recieved any stories via ecourseware.
ReplyDeleteAlex and Shequita, Where are the stories? The entire class is waiting.
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