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Week 15 Storylab

For this week I decided to do my first storylab. I went over to Writers Write and read some of the articles there to learn more about how I can improve my writing. (image from pexels.com ) The first article that intrigued me the most was the one about method writing. I had no idea method writing was actually a thing. Here are so facts and tips regarding method writing: Put yourself in your character's shoes. Imagine the times you were closest to what they character is feeling. Draw out your character's emotions from your own in that experience.  Use sub-characters within your own characters. See the bad guy within yourself and your characters by looking in the mirror and writing about the worst parts of yourself and your character's life.  We change the way we act in different situations, take this into consideration when your characters are put in new situations, what would they do, what would you do?  https://writerswrite.co.za/why-method-writing-makes-yo
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