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Famous First Words

Aditus

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I always wondered if famous authors stare at a white sheet of paper or a blinking cursor, wrestling with the very first word, the first sentence, like me. There is a story somewhere, but how to begin? Or do the words just pour out of them?

PT#77

Let’s borrow an opening line of a famous book and write a short piece of fiction or a poem.

I’m pretty much f*cked. (The Martian by Andy Weir)

All children, except one, grow up. (Peter Pan by J.M: Barrie)

He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad. (Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini)

 

PT#78

Play with perspectives. Write the same story from the perspective of at least two persons.

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Carlos Hazday

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PT#78

Play with perspectives. Write the same story from the perspective of at least two persons.

This is a great exercise!

While writing spinoffs to my primary series, I've told the same events from different individuals POV. I'll start with the scene as written and modify it until it reflects a different character's view. Not easy, and readers don't always realize what you've done, but it's always interesting.

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Play with perspectives. Write the same story from the perspective of at least two persons.

I agree with @Carlos Hazday. I always enjoy books where this is employed well. There can be so many interpretations, motivations, and of course, viewing what results. Not something I've tried. Yet. Another thing to add to the list...

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Aditus

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My first anthology series told a story from the perspective of four different persons. I've learned much since then but it was an interesting experience. Since then I like to write (from my perspective ;) ) experimental stories for the anthologies. Wolves like to play.

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Quilah

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Play with perspectives. Write the same story from the perspective of at least two persons.

This is something I wouldn’t mind giving a try. I find myself always single perspective focused, and there have been moments where I’ve paused to think “what would this look like from so and so’s side of things” but never attempt to write it out. They are just little blips in the back of my head. 🙃

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