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The document outlines a creative writing course that covers various aspects of writing, including basic essay writing, picture descriptions, character and scenery descriptions, and behavior analysis. It also includes elements of mystery and suspense writing, such as plot development and the use of red herrings, as well as techniques for crafting dialogues and sensory vocabulary. The course culminates in short story and prolonged writing assignments, emphasizing the application of learned skills in story creation and publishing.

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The document outlines a creative writing course that covers various aspects of writing, including basic essay writing, picture descriptions, character and scenery descriptions, and behavior analysis. It also includes elements of mystery and suspense writing, such as plot development and the use of red herrings, as well as techniques for crafting dialogues and sensory vocabulary. The course culminates in short story and prolonged writing assignments, emphasizing the application of learned skills in story creation and publishing.

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Creative writing course content

1. Basic essay writing


Providing different topics to the student to assess the writing
and vocabulary skills of the student
 My dream
 My day at school
 My favourite toy

2. Picture descriptions
Showing various pictures to the student and asking them to
write about them to improve the writing skills
3. Creative picture descriptions
Asking the student to add some additional details to the
pictures completely based on their own imagination for better
understanding of the creative ability of the student.
4. Paragraph writing
Increase the quantity of writing by implementing all the three
previously learnt concepts.
5. Character description
Learning to describe the characters in a story. Describing the
characters well enough so the readers can imagine the
character in their own head by reading the description.

 Looks: general description of how the character looks


 Character: Based on how the character tends
to be introduced in the story
 Feature: hair, eyes, lips, skin tone identify any special
marks that makes the character outstand
 Physical structure: Describe the height, weight
 Clothing: colour of clothing, patters or prints,
accessories
6. Scenery Description
Describing the landscape of the character and situation
Describing the background and environment of where the
character is present is called as scenery description
 Surroundings
 Climatic conditions
 Time of the day/night
 Colours in the nature
 Landscape ex: sea, mountains
 Different creatures in the surroundings

7. Behaviour Description
Explaining the feelings and emotions of a character and
the situations occurring in a story.
 Understand the situation of the character.
 Describe the situation
 Describe the surroundings
 Describe the character
 describe the act of the character
 relate the character to the situation
 probabilities of why the situation is caused
 try to describe the feelings of the character
 make relatable statements to the situation
 relate previous incidents (if any) to the present situation
8. Connection Creation
Creating relatable links for different behaviours and
situations for the continuity of the story.

9.Features of a mystery and suspense story:


 Intriguing Plot: Central mystery to solve.
 Suspenseful Atmosphere: Tension and uncertainty.
 Clues: Key information for solving the mystery.
 Red Herrings: Misleading clues to confuse.
 Character Roles: Detective, suspects, victim.
 Inference Gaps: Information gaps for reader engagement.
 Climactic Reveal: Dramatic solution to the mystery.
 Setting: Enhances mood and context.
 Foreshadowing: Hints about future events.
Here are very brief bullet points on using red herrings to keep readers
guessing:

 Be Subtle: Blend red herrings into the narrative.


 Plausible Clues: Make misleading clues logical.
 Character Actions: Use characters to mislead.
 Layering: Introduce red herrings gradually.
 Mix Clues: Balance false and true clues.
 Engaging Distractions: Focus on interesting subplots.
A red herring is a literary device or logical fallacy that misleads or
distracts from the relevant issue or truth. It often appears as a false clue
in stories, particularly in mysteries, leading readers or characters to draw
incorrect conclusions about the plot or characters involved.

10. Monologues, literary devices, figure of speech


Creating good text with proper dialogues and sensory
vocabulary
 Write the dialogues of the characters clearly
expressing their views.
 Make sure you include opinions
 Moods
 Tone
 Sounds
 Imagery words that appeal to reader’s sixth sense.
 Properly punctuate to emote a situation
 Emotions needs to be clearly expressed
 Use Similes, Personifications and other figure of
speech to get your writing to life

11.Short Story writing


Apply all the previous learning and create short stories

12.Prolonged Writing
Learn and understand different ways to increase the
content of writing.
13.Story Writing
Create and write your own story.
 Story writing
 Proofreading
 Corrections
 Book designing
 Publishing

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