We have learned and practiced how to write engaging beginnings to our stories that make the reader want to read more.
Sizzling Starts: Examples from the class!
What to avoid: Boring Beginnings!
Show, Don't Tell
We have had a strong focus on descriptive language this year. The aim is to paint word pictures in the reader's mind!
A List of Character Traits
Dynamic Dialogue
Narratives are not meant to mimic real life! We focus on the interesting and moving the story forward using descriptive language and dynamic dialogue.
Top Tips for Dynamic Dialogue If your dialogue does none of the following, scrap it: 1. Reveals characters 2. Moves the plot forward 3. Makes a scene dynamic