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Exercise: When Push Comes to Shove
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Prepared by Kathy Highcove
Posted on: Sunday, August 11, 2019
Posted on: Sunday, October 23, 2022
In 400 words or less, create a scene in which a character must
immediately make a decision. Show the circumstances leading up to
that climactic moment and then imply the aftermath of the decision.
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Have you ever felt pressured to make an extremely difficult decision?
Most of us have been in that position - no further delay is possible.
Construct a story that puts your character in a very uncomfortable position.
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Critique: Could you picture the problem and feel the tension as the
protagonist tries to make up his or her mind? What was your reaction
to this decision? Did you expect a different outcome? Would you read
further?
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Rhéal Nadeau and
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Modified by Greg Gunther.
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