Prefixes
- solus - alone
- subter - under, secret
Roots
- dorm - sleep
- fall, fals - deceive
PROVERB
SHORT STORIES
- Share your Character sketch with a friend or two.
- Set up: What are you thinking so far about your story? Theme/value? Setting? characters? conflicts? etc...
- How will you "show" rather than "tell"?
- What would you like help with?
- Give advice: Who does this character remind you of? How could this character be made more interesting? What do you wish you knew about this protagonist?
- Holiday Inspiration...
What is your strangest holiday tradition?
Journal 37: Write a one-page scene description of what it may be like for your character to arrive at your own holiday tradition of choice. How would the conversations and interactions go? Use this as a way to explore the character you've created.
Use this time to craft your short story.
Suggestions...
- Create an outline of the plot.
- What POV will you write in?
- Will you use a symbol or allegory?
- Who is your audience?
- Need help coming up with an idea?
Happy Thanksgiving!
HW: You may work ahead on the story IF you want to. If you want to simply think through the message, character and/or plot, that also will help you when you return.
