The Elements of Story

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Class 02 Lesson Overview

For writers, the first idea for a story often begins with a thread of an idea.

Perhaps a writer wishes to explore a theme, an intriguing setting, a character who has taken up lodging in his or her imagination, or an event or incident.

The American-born author Henry James called these beginnings the “germ of the story.”

During this week’s class, you'll work on exercises that will help you discover and uncover your own story germs. We’ll also discuss in broad terms the basic elements that comprise a story.

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