Creative writing V1B

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 1

Writing a story V1B

How to make your text engaging?

Improve your writing skills and make your text more interesting.

Creating vivid descriptions through sensory details

sight

sound

touch

taste

smell

Why does this make your text more interesting?

1. Because it makes the plot more clear.
2. It paints a picture in the reader's mind.
3. It is distracting from the story.
4. It makes the story funnier.

example

The scent of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air, drawing me closer to the warm, golden-brown treats, their delicate vanilla aroma mingling with the rich, buttery undertones.

What does this example do??

Developing well-rounded characters

Discuss with your group:

"Why do you think it's important for a story to have characters with distinct personalities?"

write your groups
answer here

Well-developed characters are crucial to engaging storytelling. Characters with distinct personalities, motivations, and backgrounds bring depth and realism to a story, making it more relatable and captivating for readers.

1. true
2. false

Building tension and conflict in narratives

As the storm clouds gathered overhead, thunder rumbled ominously, and the protagonist's heart raced, knowing that the time had come to face their greatest fear.

Why would you use a conflict or problem in a story? What happens to the story/the reader?

The door opened, and a person entered the room. He walked across the floor and sat down on a chair.

re-write by adding sensory details.

Brainstorm with your group on a character profile for this person.

write your group answer

How could you increase the tension even more?

Two best friends, Sarah and Alex, have always dreamed of starting their own bakery together. They have been working hard to save money and plan for their grand opening. However, just a week before their planned launch, they receive devastating news that a famous celebrity chef will be opening a competing bakery right next door.