Tuesday 5 April 2016

Some Notes from Ella West's Writing Workshop

We can be heroes - just one for a day
Ella West
6 April 2016

Why have heroes?
  • Heroic qualities let a plot happen
  • So the reader can spend time with someone they want to spend time with

Heroes can have some of these things
Courage
Selflessness
Difficulties in their lives
Resourcefulness
Underdog to hero
Strength
Knowledge of right and wrong - morality
Strong emotionally
Leadership qualities
Have flaws - can be broken hero
Can feel emotions
Understand fear
Stubbornness
Persistence
Honestly
Modesty
Confidence
Adaptable
Inspiring
Chivalry
Determined
Stand out
Problem-solving
Integrity
Awareness of others
Listeners

Hero has to have a goal

Story structure:
Beginning, Middle, End - example of how do do this

Character Creation - example of how to create character as a group

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