Free Online Creative Writing Course - Class 5: Point of View

Free Creative Writing Courses - Class 5

Topic: Point of View

There you are! Good to see you. Today's class is about narrative point of view and different types of narrators.

10-minute writing assignment - Do this after reading the lesson:

Imagine a blind date. The guy thinks it goes wonderfully -- amazing chemistry; they have so much in common. The girl thinks it's a disaster, that he's a real creep. (Optional: write character profiles first for both of these characters).

Part 1 (5 minutes): Write about the date in the first person, from the girl's point of view. E.g., "I met him at the restaurant at seven. He looked..."

Part 2 (5 minutes) Write about the same date in the first person, from the guy's point of view.

Today's reading - After completing the reading, return here to do the 10-minute writing assignment:

How to Write Short Stories from Inside Your Character's Head.

Tasks:

1. First, fill out the Progress Checklist, and come back to this page.
2. Next, complete today's reading, and come back.
3. After you've finished the reading, do the 10-minute writing assignment. To review the guidelines for 10-minute writing assignments, click here.
4. When you've finished, fill out a Goals Worksheet. The goals you set here will be your homework for next time.
5. After filling out the Writing Goals worksheet, put the date and time for Class 6 on your calendar.

Good progress! See you next time.

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