Tag: #WritingExercises
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #14: Emotions
Jim is a history professor with a compelling backstory. He carries the weight of his father’s death in Vietnam and the loss of his high school love, Marty. These losses deeply affect him, leaving him with a sense of longing and grief. His interactions with others reveal the depth of his emotions, as shown through…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #9: My Leading Lady’s Strengths…and Flaws
Writing Exercises for Reunion: Coda Monday, April 1, 2024 What does your hero say the first time he sees the heroine naked? “As a historian, I’ve always believed it’s the unseen details that hold the true essence of beauty. Now, standing before you, I realize some histories are felt rather than told.” And this is…
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On Writing & Storytelling: Writing Exercise #7: That Awesome First REAL Kiss….
In “Reunion: Coda”, Jim, a history professor, meets Maddie, a musician, in a nightclub. Their romantic connection unfolds in the airport as Jim eagerly awaits Maddie’s arrival. Their first kiss signifies a rekindled romance filled with longing and relief. Money does not impact their relationship, and the story is devoid of financial conflicts.