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Prompts:
1. A jester, or a fool, is a common character archetype. Popular examples include Dory in Finding Nemo and twin brothers Fred and George from Harry Potter. Write a few pages about a character that plays the fool while not having very much luck on dating apps/websites.
2. Write a few pages from the point of view of an actual monster who lives under a bed. Are they scary? Friendly? Shy?
3. Write a few pages about a character who is visiting the zoo when animals escape from one of the exhibits. Is it something harmless like flamingos or terrifying like grizzly bears?
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Tips:
1. One of the best ways to learn is to teach someone else. When it comes to reading, an effective way to make sure you understand a story is to tell it to someone else. Make it a point to summarize a story in a few sentences after you finish it. How would you explain it to a friend? If you find yourself struggling to encapsulate it, it may be time for a reread.
2. Take a close look at the world of the story. Could the story be told somewhere else to the same effect? Does it drive the plot in any way? For example, Sue Monk Kidd's “The Secret Lives of Bees” would not be the same if it were set anywhere but in South Carolina in 1964. Any time you read, pay special attention to the storyworld in which it's set. Is that world integral to the plot? How so?
3. All writers draw from the same well of arts that are created by others. When you read, you probably notice that some stories and characters remind you of others that you have read about. Perhaps they are even an outright reimagining of them. Pointing out those connections can help us understand a story on a deeper level.
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