Writing Prompt: Ticket to Ride
These exercises were written by IWW members and administrators to provide structured practice opportunities for its members. You are welcome to use them for practice as well. Please mention that you found them at the Internet Writers Workshop.
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Exercise: In 400 words or less, create a scene in which a character embarks on a journey. Your piece might be a character sketch, a flash piece, memoir, poem, or a start on something longer.
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While formulating your scene, consider: How does your character view the upcoming trip? Does a pressing problem – or an unsettling mystery – need the attention of the traveler? Perhaps an acquaintance awaits the protagonist’s arrival. Will there be a joyful reunion or an
unpleasant confrontation?
Be creative and imaginative. Enjoy the exercise.
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In your critique, consider the writer's creative approach to the implications of the journey. Is the plot treatment fresh, unique, interesting? What do you like about the story? What works or doesn't interest you? Cite examples. Could the drama be explored further? Could the author improve the piece? How?
Some more writing prompts for you to try.
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