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What makes a character? What makes a story true? What makes a story? »

Select an article from one of the story sites linked on Moodle (I will also include link to other story options). In a blog post, discuss its “characters,” narrative structure, and themes; What is it “about”? And considering Hersey: Do you believe the story is “true”? *I would like to preface this by saying that I […]

C.I.A. Warning Helped Thwart ISIS Attack at Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna »

Pick one news story and make a list of five additional feature–ish stories that could come out of that same event/story. Which one would you most like to do? Why? Talk with Taylor or her team, ask how they’re doing now and how they feel about upcoming concerts Reach out to Austrian fans and ask […]

What is a story? »

Take a moment to consider the question, “Why do we ‘need’ stories?” Define what a story is, then explain why we need them (or why we don’t). I feel like we need stories, point-blank period. To me, a story is an expression of oneself through means of vocal or visual. Visual storytelling has recently seen […]

Introductions »

Describe: a) the types of stories you most enjoy — to read and to write The stories I tend to gravitate towards are realistic and science fiction. Nonfiction stories never really have fully grasped my interest, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve recognized the impact nonfiction has on the world; because of this, I have […]

About Me updated! »

Look at my about me as it’s not fully updated!