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Creative Writing Exercise – 24 Hours to Live

Thursday, October 2, 2008

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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 exercise is to help you learn to take [...]

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Creative Writing Exercise – Using a Jump Starter

Saturday, August 23, 2008

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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 get used to writing from your own creative [...]

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Character Development Exercise – Love, Compassion

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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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 and get used to using emotions to enhance the characters [...]

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