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Writing Voice Exercise – A Narcissistic Character

Writing Voice Exercise – A Narcissistic Character

Exercise: Create a self-centered, insecure, character using a narcissistic voice. Place the character in a corporate setting where he or she expected a promotion but did not get it. Instead, the promotion went to a person your character does not respect based on some frivolous trait the

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Creative Writing Exercise – 24 Hours to Live

Creative Writing Exercise – 24 Hours to Live

Exercise: You have 24 hours to live. Write a short story based on this. Maximum length is 3 pages. There are no restrictions on what you can write about. You have to have a minimum of 3 characters and 3 different locations. Purpose: The purpose of this

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Creative Writing Exercise – Using a Jump Starter

Creative Writing Exercise – Using a Jump Starter

Exercise:Read the paragraph below and write at least four paragraphs to extend the story. There are no rules to what you can add. Once you start writing try not to go back and take it in another direction. Purpose:The purpose of this exercise is to help you

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Character Development Exercise – Love, Compassion

Character Development Exercise – Love, Compassion

Exercise:Write one or two scenes using a male and female character who are loving and compassionate not only to others but to themselves as well. They do not have to be a part of the same storyline/scene. Purpose: The purpose of this exercise is to help you learn

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