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KingTings

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Module C - Short Story Feedback?
« on: February 19, 2019, 08:01:42 pm »
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Hey fam!

So I have an assignment on module C where I am expected to write an imaginative response (700-800 words) that calls the world into question through the exploration of voice and form.
It needs to be engaging and contain stylistic devices.
My idea is to use a metafictive voice, in aim to represent the impact of the conflicting interests of the audience on writers, and how frustrating and confusing it is to write a socially acceptable story because of that. (only have 300ish words so far)
Feedback would be amazingly appreciated!
I attached the Creative.

Thank you <3
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Re: Module C - Short Story Feedback?
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2019, 12:18:05 am »
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This was a doozy to try and wrap my head around, but once I did it was extremely intriguing. I like the back-and-forth between the characters and the writer, and how the writer seems afraid of how to present a character, any character, for fear of social backlash and inadvertent stereotyping. Your piece reads almost like a stream of consciousness, tracking the thought process of the writer through his conversations with the characters. Meta-fiction isn't something written often, and I appreciate the creativity it took to attempt a meta-fictive story of your own.
I'm guessing your word count stopped at 300 because you didn't know where to take this. What is the point you are trying to make with this? Think about what you wanted to do with this story and follow it to its logical conclusion. You could focus more on the writer as a conclusion, with introspection and commentary, or continue your pattern of focusing on various characters and examining the flaws in their creation. You have intimidation as a consistent theme in each of your scenarios, so try flipping it on its head and analysing it. What do we consider intimidating? Why is it intimidating? How can you continue the pattern, and how does it relate to the writer's fear of creating a "problematic" character, and of social backlash?
I like what you've written! Keep going with it and I'm sure you'll do well.  :)

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Re: Module C - Short Story Feedback?
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2019, 08:35:38 pm »
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I like what you've written! Keep going with it and I'm sure you'll do well.  :)

Thanks heaps!
I ended up finishing, just writing a reflection now. Metafiction is a bit strange, (damn module C and being non-traditional).
But I used the feedback to make a point, I attached the finished story if you wanted to read it :D.

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Re: Module C - Short Story Feedback?
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2019, 03:54:32 pm »
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Thanks heaps!
I ended up finishing, just writing a reflection now. Metafiction is a bit strange, (damn module C and being non-traditional).
But I used the feedback to make a point, I attached the finished story if you wanted to read it :D.

Thanks for attaching the updated version! Once again, I enjoyed what you've written and I like how unique it is. I also think it makes a great point about modern society, and I'm glad my advice helped you with that. Keep writing! You're really good.  :)