Story Laboratory Week 10

EmpoWord: Telling a Story

"We're all stories, in the end"- Steven Moffat, Doctor Who

Reading this quote in an English accent makes it even better. It can be applied and can be thrown to so many situations. That's why I love British TV.  

Narration is incredibly significant in every culture. We are constantly telling stories or being influenced by them. Historians, Chemists, Musicians. It make it interesting though you have to make it deliberate. 

Mood- Emotional dimension which a reader experiences while encountering a text

Narrative pacing- the speed with which a story progress through plot events, Can be influenced by reflective and descriptive writing.

Tone- The emotional register of the text

Scope refers to the boundaries of the plot, primary focus. Where and when does it begin and end? and what is the focus. Background information plays a role. 

If you think how you would respond in situations it can help. Also, try not to be too broad so you do not bore you leader or add too many details. Foreshadowing also keeps your reader into your story.  It works with the sequence and pacing. Your climax has to be just right, 

In medias res- in the middle of things --- map out your story to help

Writing is fun

The point of view shapes how your reader experiences the story. It also affects how your write. You have to make it believable and not fake. Stream of consciousness is wild.


Empo Word Shane Abrams