The class began with writing to the prompt:
Make a list of objects smaller than a fist .....
List three things that are in your pocket ... or purse ... or european man bag ...
Randomly choose one of the objects from the first list. Now you have a person who has four things in their pocket. Try imagining who this person is, write about this person, or write a story that includes this character.....
Writers discussed ways to modify the prompt to make it work in other ways.
The class discussed chapters in Writing Down the Bones and aspects of Goldberg's approach to writing that they liked and responded to as well as aspects that weren't working for them. We discussed ways to share Goldberg's ideas in the form of projects that will be assigned next week.
The class read the story "People Watching". We discussed characterization and tone.
We will review the story in class next Thursday as well.
HOMEWORK: Writers should read at least two more chapters of Writing Down the Bones and bring at least one more "try this" activity.
Make a list of objects smaller than a fist .....
List three things that are in your pocket ... or purse ... or european man bag ...
Randomly choose one of the objects from the first list. Now you have a person who has four things in their pocket. Try imagining who this person is, write about this person, or write a story that includes this character.....
Writers discussed ways to modify the prompt to make it work in other ways.
The class discussed chapters in Writing Down the Bones and aspects of Goldberg's approach to writing that they liked and responded to as well as aspects that weren't working for them. We discussed ways to share Goldberg's ideas in the form of projects that will be assigned next week.
The class read the story "People Watching". We discussed characterization and tone.
We will review the story in class next Thursday as well.
HOMEWORK: Writers should read at least two more chapters of Writing Down the Bones and bring at least one more "try this" activity.
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