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Prompts:
1. Write a few pages of a story in which one of our founding fathers finds himself suddenly transported to present-day Times Square. Is he convinced he’s dreaming? What does he think about all the cars and digital screens?
2. Write a few pages about a character who is looking to expand their horizons and buys a train ticket to an unknown destination. Where do they end up? Who might they meet on board?
3. Write a few pages in which a family checks into a hotel to begin a vacation and immediately notices something off—whether it be the room, the staff, or the guests.
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Tips:
1. Did you know that a writing space curated to your needs will make you more efficient, productive, and even creative? So, if you don’t have one already, set up your ideal writing space. Then, set a timer for 15 minutes and get writing!
2. There are seven primary types of conflict in a story: person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. fate, person vs. nature, person vs. society, person vs. technology and person vs. the unknown. Each one brings with it its own unique challenges. When you read, think about which types of conflict characters are facing and how they drive the narrative forward.
3. Whenever there are fantastical elements, such as magic, present in the story, it is useful to consider their purpose. Why did the author choose those specific elements of magic? Ask yourself what they bring to the story and imagine how the story would differ without them. If it wouldn’t change significantly, then they are not essential to the story.
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