Character Baseline Story

Today we will get started writing our character baseline story. The character that you are creating for your story should start with the notes from your interview. Use these notes to create a new fictional character inspired by the interview you had a few days ago.

For more information please check the post below this one.

All in all, to prepare, ask these basic questions:

1. What genre do I want to write? (Ex. western, spy-thriller, science-fiction/fantasy, zombie holocaust cross-over, situational comedy, drama, chick-lit, romance, etc.)

HINT: write in the genre you like to read

2. What might be a possible setting or settings for my story?

3. What important "scene" do I see in my head? You can start there or work toward that image.

4. Consider a problem that your fictional protagonist needs to solve. Don't solve it until at least the second page or more.

Then stop. You've begun to plan, but let's look at the Sudden Fiction anthology for a moment.

In groups of two, please read the following stories OUT LOUD to one another. Your partner should pay attention and follow along with you as you read.

Sunday In the Park (pg. 20-23)
Five Ives (pg. 24-28)

After reading these two short stories, please go back to your ideas, and begin writing. Use the lab time to write your story. Don't get too distracted. If you tire out and can't continue, pick up Sudden Fiction, and read the homework:

HOMEWORK: Please read in Sudden Fiction (pp. 29-38):
Song on Royal Street
Pygmalion
A Fable