Prep One
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Getting Started for NaNoWriMo. Come to the first prep session of 2010 where we'll talk about getting ideas, getting started, and other useful things.
Plot is what the characters do with the situation they are in. It's the logical sequence of events that grow from an initial incident that alters the status quo of the characters. To have a plot you need characters. You also need conflict.
Writing Paragraphs Exercise (from: The Secrets of Writing: Episode #17 http://www.stormwolf.com/thesecrets/podcasts/)
- 1) Write down five sentences about a character.
- 2) Write a paragraph based on each sentence. (At least three sentences.)
- 3) Write a reaction to each of the paragraphs.
- 4) Add to each that it's not going to happen because... (At least two sentences.)
- 5) Connect the dots. Look for links in the paragraphs.
We'll discuss this and more at the prep session. Bring your ideas, your characters, pen and paper, or computer. Let's get started!
Katherine
