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Prompts:
1. Write a few pages about poetic justice, in which a character meets a stranger in need, makes a decision to help or not, and then gets what they deserve, whether that’s good or bad.
2. Write a few pages about a character who reluctantly embarks on a fishing trip and reels in something other than a fish.
3. Write a few pages set at a local café where a character overhears a conversation that they can’t pretend they didn’t just hear.
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Tips:
1. Any good mystery provides enough clues that the reader is able to make well-founded guesses about the outcome, but not so many that they can predict exactly what is going to happen. As you read, note how many clues the author is giving. Are there any plot twists or red herrings? Do you feel the author left enough clues or so many that you figured out the big mystery halfway through?
2. Stories usually have one driving force behind them: plot or character. Of course, both of these elements are strong in good stories, but one usually has more influence. When you are reading, think about whether a narrative is carried by a compelling plot or a character that almost walks off the page.
3. A great writer knows when to rest. After all, nothing gets those creative juices more than living your life and exposing yourself to new experiences.Brainstorm different activities you can use your Sundays for that might liven up your storytelling.
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TO DO LIST:
Add tasks to your sortable list, then revel in checking them off.
SCRATCHPAD:
Cache your gems as they fall in this always accessible place.
PRIVATE JOURNAL:
Reflect on your process — good, bad and ugly — in your dated diary.
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