Storybook- EmpoWord ch. 2

This week I decided to try out the StoryLab assignment. I read ch. 2 from the EmpoWord website, which is a great website for college-aged students to gain writing skills. I included a list of pointers that I read which I really enjoyed and found useful. Hopefully, you all will also see the importance of these tips!

"We're all stories, in the end." This is by Steven Moffat from Dr. Who, and the author of this chapter wrote some interpretations. I loved how he said that each of us has our own stories, but also our stories are intertwined with the stories of many other people. To me, this shows how important it is to be respectful of other's stories and be willing to learn and listen to others.
Narrow your scope. People get bored quickly when you are sharing a million different ideas. Pick a few different BIG ideas and focus on their details when telling a story.
The Idea Generator on pg. 98-99. This is such a cool form that helps to generate a story and assist with brainstorming purposes.
The student stories included in this chapter were very good examples of detailed writing. They showed how to narrow the scope, use good dialogue, and create beautiful imagery.

Overall, I would highly recommend reading this chapter! There was so much good information and I feel like my writing will be a lot better now that I am able to reference that chapter.

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