Build
Your Story: 8 Strategies for Writing Innovative
Setting with Impact
What is it—either of value, or funny—catalogue the items.
The one item that my youngest aunt saved for me from this grandmother
was a christening gown, made of intricate lace and exquisite needlework. Each
child in the family had worn it and I was the last to inherit it. How she came
upon such a rich garment from a lower working-class background was a secret
that no one knew. But it traveled across the ocean with her and christened her
next three children born in her new country.
What heirloom has a secret? Is it dangerous? What damage can it do to
present relationships?
Family
Reunions
1.
Do you
remember? Ask the older generation questions; use tape recorders if possible.
- If an artist do some sketches, or get
pictures.
- If talking about family history while at
the reunion is not appropriate then set up appointments either in person
or by phone.
- If possible—do a group memory of a
particular incident.
- Ask—how did you get your name?
- Family “secrets” Was the person really a
scoundrel or just different from the others?
Share: What reprobate is in your character’s
family history? How does she think of him or her?
Read deep, marcy
Closing
Thank you for following this workshop. Soon it will be available in a
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I hope you will continue to drop by my blog for weekly writing prompts
and conversation.
Sincerely Marcy
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