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Practice-W Exercise Archives
Exercise: Ticket to Ride
These exercises were written
by IWW members
and administrators to provide structured practice opportunities for its
members.
You are welcome to use them for practice as well. Please mention that
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(http://www.internetwritingworkshop.org/).
Prepared by: Rick Bylina
Posted on: Sunday, December 24, 2017
Posted on: Sunday, January 22, 2023
Exercise: In 400 words or less, create a scene in which a character
embarks on a journey. Your piece might be a character sketch, a flash
piece, memoir, poem, or a start on something longer.
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While formulating your scene, consider: How does your character view
the upcoming trip? Does a pressing problem – or an unsettling mystery
– need the attention of the traveler? Perhaps an acquaintance awaits
the protagonist’s arrival. Will there be a joyful reunion or an
unpleasant confrontation?
Be creative and imaginative. Enjoy the exercise.
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In your critique, consider the writer's creative approach to the
implications of the journey. Is the plot treatment fresh, unique,
interesting? What do you like about the story? What works or doesn't
interest you? Cite examples. Could the drama be explored further?
Could the author improve the piece? How?
Web site created by
Rhéal Nadeau and
the administrators of the Internet Writing Workshop.
Modified by Greg Gunther.
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