Write down a list of some character archetypes. For example:
cheerleader
jock
kindergarten teacher
priest
fashion designer
Take these archetypes and make a list of some stereotypical characteristics of each one. If more than one general stereotype exists, pick one (e.g. mean Cheerleader vs. bubbly cheerleader). Next, list some places where each character might be found.
Cheerleader
Bubbly
Friendly
Naive
Promiscuous
School
Sports event
Party
Sorority
Once you've down this with each character pick two of them and place them both in one of their expected places. Begin writing the story with each character following their stereotype to the letter. Create an exception for one character; create an exception for the other, and wrap up the story.
Discussions on Canadian authors and developing writers. Suggestions and critiques regarding writing methods, and breaking writer's block.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Get Angry
Everyone rants about something. You might be mad because the line you were just in took so long or you might be filled with righteous anger over a cause you hold dear, but everyone gets angry about something.
Get angry. Rile yourself up over all the details and get really mad.
Then, just open up your ink-filled veins and write about it.
Get angry. Rile yourself up over all the details and get really mad.
Then, just open up your ink-filled veins and write about it.
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