You will write a short story that incorporates the stream of consciousness writing technique to show the thoughts and feelings of your characters. Your story should be between 1-3 pages in length, include 2 characters, and center around a conflict
1 Determine what kind of story you want to tell by picking one of the 4 types of conflict.
a. Human vs Nature
b. Human vs Self
c. Human vs Human
d. Human vs Society
2. Determine who your two characters are:
Character 1:
Age:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Values:
Physical Description:
Character 2:
Age:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Values
Physical Description:
3. How do the characters and conflict combine to create a story/plot with a beginning. middle and end?
Beginning:
Plot:
Middle:
End:
4. Remember the LiveLesson on creative writing we had in semester A Ask yourself "how does it feel? as you are writing. This is the best way to incorporate a character's inner world into your work
a. Think about how fiction is structured so that it follows the template of a memory as you are writing. You will be in your characters beads, so what does that look like?
b. Contides as you are planning that one of the things people read fiction for is to feel like they are connected to either a new or familiar aspect of the human experience. How do your characters portray their life experience in their thoughts?
Other things to include
Sensory detail
in Realistic dialogue
ui Incomplete sentences
iv. Creative punctuation
Title: The Storm
Conflict: Human vs Nature
Character 1: Sarah
Age: 25
Likes: Painting, hiking, nature
Dislikes: Loud noises, crowded places, pollution
Values: Peace, harmony with the environment
Physical Description: Long brown hair, green eyes, freckles, slender build
Character 2: Mark
Age: 30
Likes: Fishing, camping, outdoor activities
Dislikes: Being indoors for too long, technology
Values: Independence, self-sufficiency
Physical Description: Short black hair, blue eyes, muscular build
Beginning: Sarah and Mark are camping in the mountains, enjoying the peace and quiet of nature.
Plot: As a storm suddenly rolls in, Sarah and Mark must work together to survive the harsh weather conditions and find shelter.
Middle: Sarah's thoughts race as lightning strikes and thunder booms. She clings to Mark, feeling both terrified and grateful for his strong presence. Mark's mind is focused on finding a safe place to weather the storm, pushing through the rain and wind with determination.
End: After a harrowing night, the storm finally passes. Sarah and Mark emerge from their makeshift shelter, wet and cold but alive. As they survey the damage around them, they share a moment of silent understanding, grateful for their survival and the bond that nature has forged between them.
Sensory detail: The rain pounds against the tent, the wind howling outside, the smell of wet earth and pine trees filling the air.
Realistic dialogue:
Sarah: "I can't believe this storm came out of nowhere."
Mark: "We need to find shelter fast. Stay close to me."
Incomplete sentences: Heart pounding, hands trembling, fear gripping her chest.
Creative punctuation: The lightning flashes \\\ and the thunder roars !! signaling the approaching storm.