Week of 12/4/12

12/6/12

Goal: Introduce websites. Submit short stories. 

First Step: Muse Submission: Muse needs submissions. Submit to Muse. Everyone pick your favorite piece and post it. 

Start building your Wix website. 

Friend's website
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12/4/12

Goal: Introduce the concept of the final project. Workshop at least one piece. Work. Meet with Spare if you didn't last week. 

HW: Complete Character-Based Short Story is due Thursday. 

First Step: "Portfolio" Final

Next: Workshop protocol:

Share your blog address with at least three other people. Track down three other people's blog addresses. 

Respond by commenting on one post per blog. When you respond, do the following: 

1. Point out one moment where the author could use more specific description (show don't tell). Tell them how they might rewrite.
2. Suggest one detail that would make the character or storyline more interesting.
3. Point out one grammar, usage, or spelling mistake.

Example: (Who wants to volunteer?)

When you finish, use these comments to improve your short story for Thursday. If your story is done, work on your website. Remember: Wix.com is a good option.