Student Samples of Published Authors' Indirect Characterization

Here's where you can put in short (no more than 100 words, please) examples of favourite indirect characterization by an author you have read. Choose a segment that has pleasing sentence structures, outstanding description etc. Please also give a short (up to 25 words) reason for submitting it to us and identify the author's full name and the full title, also.

The Jealous Character

Put your 75-word indirect character description for "The Jealous Character" here.

The Naive Character

Put your 75-word indirect character descriptions here for "The Naive Character."

Imitating the Great Writers (London or Shields)

Put your own setting example here that imitates the style and structure of the two examples given to you in class today. Try to write as close an imitation as you can. Describe any setting you wish in any way that works! Please complete before next class so we can admire your work . . .

Student Samples of Published Authors' Settings

Here's where you can put in short (no more than 50 words, please) examples of favourite setting writing by an author you have read. Choose a segment that has pleasing sentence structures, outstanding description etc. Please also give a short (up to 25 words) reason for submitting it to us and identify the author's full name and the full title, also.

Welcome Writers!

Here are some words from bestselling author of The Shawshank Redemption, Stephen King, to get us started:

"I'm not asking you to come reverently or unquestioningly; I'm not asking you to be politically correct or cast aside your sense of humor (please God have one). This isn't a popularity contest, it's not the moral Olympics, and it's not church. But it's writing, damn it, not washing the car or putting on eyeliner. If you can take it seriously, we can do business. If you can't or won't, it's time for you to close the book and do something else. Wash the car, maybe."—Stephen King in his book, On Writing.

A Disgusting Setting

Here's your first opportunity to share your writing. Write a short (50 to 100 words maximum) setting that evokes a feeling of disgust. Leave out any characters for now. Also, do not use the word "disgust" or any synonym in your piece. Have fun!