Exercise - 11th August 2014 - by Annie Bell

Here's the exercise we did at last night's WriteNight meeting, gearing towards Scribble Magazine's competition on the theme of  'Going Home'.

 

Idea Generation …

The theme of our chosen competition is 'Going Home'.

1. Mind map as many interpretations as you can of the theme.

Character Study …

2. Fill in these details about your protagonist, based on the ideas generated in the last task.

Character's name:

5 things you would find in your character's pocket or bag, which would give a clue to who they are.

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In 10 words or less, describe their physical attributes.

What do those attributes suggest about their social status?

3. Now swap with a partner – the partner should answer the following questions:

Suggest ideas linking this character with the theme of 'Going Home'

Is the character happy to be 'Going Home'?

Where could they be coming from/going to?

Why are they making the change?

What obstacles might they encounter?

 4. Now write a story based on the ideas generated, with this character as your protagonist.