Today we Wrote Away--
Please finish the first draft of your story by Monday.
Please make sure you are letting the words "flow" (dribble, plunk, rush, appear) on the page in a voice that is comfortable for you-- DO NOT try to sound fancy or erudite or pompous or official--just find a voice that is comfortable for you and make sure your DICTION is appropriate to a short story for young adults/adults.
Brainstorm: 3 Ways to go--
Focus on Character
Focus on Situation (character in a particular place: what if Zombies attacked Victorian England (been don!)
Focus on Plot: outline your character's journey in advance--ONLY if you want to.

First Draft: Decide who will tell the story (character/narrator)
Begin--
SHOW don't TELL your story
Exercise from Thursday's class
Enjoy the weekend!