OCTOBER 2024 - SCARY STUFF
We are not looking at any other writer's except ourselves this month. Here are the exercises to work on:
EXERCISE #1
For a story to have tension, the writer must create
characters with depth that the reader can empathize with. Create your own
spooky character. Create a profile of that character – what is their name?
Personality? Body Language? What do you know about them? Strengths and
weaknesses? What makes us care about them? Then, using your profile – write a
brief description of your spooky character in a way that makes the reader want
to know more.
EXERCISE #2
Every great story needs a sizzling first line or two to
drag the reader in. Create a great start for these topics:
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Trick or Treating is dangerous
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Ghosts do exist
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Vampires versus Werewolves
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Halloween is better than Christmas
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Being scared is fun
EXERCISE #3
I personally hate writing prompts like these – but for this
month let’s give them a go. Write a paragraph or two for each prompt. Here are the prompts (do one or do all):
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What is the scariest thing that ever happened
to you? Why was it so scary?
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What is the best Halloween costume you have
ever had? What made it so special?
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What is something that used to scare you, but
no longer does? Why was it so scary?
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Write the story of one Halloween night from the
perspective of the Jack o Lantern on your front porch.