Week 3

• A story must have a beginning conflict and an ending.
• You should use lesser words to tell what you are trying to say.
• 50 word helps to get straight into the point and not to use a longer way to go about.
• whenever you write the constraints are supposed to help you write better.
• Aristotle A Greek Philosopher
• The founder of storytelling

Tool 1: Observation

• Observe in a conscious way
• Develop the ability to see and record movements, physical characteristics and settings.
• Two Essentials you MUST have for observation
• Adopt a Keen Eye
• Develop a natural SENSE OF CURIOSITY

Things I should ask when I am  writing

1. Whom am I writing about?
2. Who is my character
3. What is he/she/it like?
4. What does He/She/It Do?
5. What happens to Him/Her/It in the story?

• People rarely observe familiar people or things closely
• Most people pass through the day with 20%- 30% awareness
• Mindless Observations Vs True Observation
• Observe in a conscious way

Develop the ability to SEE and RECORD people:

• Their Movements
• Their Physical characteristics

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