Once Upon a Time
As a structural element, expositionis the first stage of a story where important details are establishedfor a reader. In a novel, an author can take time with exposition,setting the stage slowly. In a short story, exposition has to happenmuch more quickly, as writers have less time to get readersacquainted with the story's background.
This week, we're challenging youto write a story that begins with one of the five following types ofexposition:
1. Write a story that sets thestage through dialogue between two or more characters.
2. Write a story that sets thestage through narrations.
3. Write a story that sets thestage through a character's internal monologue.
4. Write a story that sets thestage through a newspaper clipping.
5. Write a story that sets thestage through letters between two people.
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Writing Prompts
AléatoireSome writing prompts to give you some ideas if you have writer's block.
