So, I've got my idea...but where to go now?? (2 Viewers)

[leahmaree1992]

So, I've got my idea, and I've got my medium.

If anyone has an idea how to make a series of people with all different stories (yet share the fact that they are dependent to something/someone), somehow all connected...please feel free to express and share!

I really am enthusiastic about my major work...but not having this one vital connection kinda leaves me at a roadblock with no detour sign!

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[Essjaybee]

You could try researching famous or not-so-famous quotes relating to dependency. Then maybe pick one and use it as your first or final line in each story.
OR
You could add a motif. Pick an object or emotion etc. and incorporate it into each story.

But that's assuming you're doing a series of short stories and linking them. If you're doing one story, I'm not sure.

 

[dizzyizzy]

Start with a brainstorm? Addicted to emotional gratification, alcohol, physical contact (cliches all but a starting point)? Branch out from there -> consider both the positive and negative forms of addiction - chains of addiction etc.?
Maybe start writing scraps...write a sentence or two describing each person/their addiction, then elaborate?

 

[bambii92]

My teacher has been emphasising NOT to do teen angst for short story(ies).
What is everybody's opinion on this ?
As I am a teenager, that is all I know. :|

 

[naisAtoN]

My teacher has been emphasising NOT to do teen angst for short story(ies).
What is everybody's opinion on this ?
As I am a teenager, that is all I know. :|

Generally, as far as I know most teachers and markers HATE the "Teen Angst" stuff. Enough of it pops up on TV every day let alone them being bombarded by it at 'work'. I went to an Extension 2 day earlier this year where markers talked about the subject and the marking process, and the general consensus was that these types of stories aren't so well-received unless they're incredibly well-written. At 16-18 years old it can be a challenge thinking of ideas because most of us haven't the life experience, but that's why you're given a year to complete the writing process - and why so much research is required throughout the course.

 

[Ice Goddess]

that's why you're given a year to complete the writing process - and why so much research is required throughout the course.

research? what research? I'm not in yr 12 yet, but I was considering doing English Ext 2. I realise that you are required to keep a sort of logbook, but what sort of things do you research? I picked up something somewhere that said you research/read the style of your writing? What if its not the conventional style? Sorry, I guess I'm just muddled about what we're supposed to research if we're creating the piece from scratch...its not like a critical essay or anything.
Also, is there a theme that everyone must follow? Or is it just 'create an original masterpiece?'

 

[Ice Goddess]

I got sidetracked, but to answer your question, you basically need to decide on the format/style of your story, then everything will work itself out. Eg flashback, multiple stories, one story with complex character relationships

 

[dizzyizzy]

ice goddess (great name HAH) - you read texts (in your chosen medium and others) that appeal to you for their a) stylistic features (e.g. flashback stories) or b) thematic content (vietnam war era fiction etc.)

convention is irrelevant; just build up a bank of references/inspirations for the 'what' of your story and 'how' you plan to deliver it.