Script Writing

Image by pietroizzo via FlickrFine, practical article on script-writing from EdB HK EdCity website

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Now that you're reading/writing short stories, think about these

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Some questions:

•  Is a short story always about a change in a character?  If so is Cinderella a short story? Does she change?
• How long is a short story?
• Is a short story one or many? Does it have one theme, one setting, focus on one character? In general, does the word ONE describe a short story?
• Is it easy to get a short story published? On the Internet?
• Can you make a living writing short stories?

A CHECKLIST FOR SHORT STORIES

• Compelling open              ___
• Characterization               ___
• Interesting plot                 ___
• Dialogue natural               ___
• Pace is good                    ___
• Point of view consistent    ___
• Protagonists take action   ___
• Setting effective               ___
• Theme developed            ___

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An interesting blog site with short story stuff (hear that alliteration?)

Short Story Reading Challenge: "Skin" by Roald Dahl

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