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IWW
Practice-W Exercise Archives
Exercise: Let's Make a Deal
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
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(http://www.internetwritingworkshop.org/).
Prepared by Katherine Highcove
Posted on: December 8, 2019
Posted on: February 12, 2023
In 400 words or less, create a scene in which two sides are in
stalemate over an issue and must find a compromise.
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In a family, a club, a business, a union, a government - any type of
organization - a crisis often arises that calls for a quick solution.
In your story, show us a point of contention or concern, and the
positions of the characters, groups or factions. Will your
protagonists find a way forward? If so, show us how they came to an
agreement. If not, show why the gap wasn’t bridged.
Tip – Your readers will more easily follow the action and/or dialogue
if you limit the number of protagonists or speakers.
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Critique: Were you clear on the problem and the need for a solution?
Did the flow of thoughts or the dialogue keep you interested in the
negotiations? Were you comfortable with the “deal?” Would you read
further if the writer extended the story?
Web site created by
Rhéal Nadeau and
the administrators of the Internet Writing Workshop.
Modified by Greg Gunther.
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