Storytelling Tool 1 : Observation
- Observe in a conscious way—> observe minute details (their behaviour, attire, speech, stance/gait, posture, mannerism/gestures, physical looks/attributes)
- Train yourself to see and record: — movements, physical characteristics, settings
- Adopt a KEEN EYE
- Develop a natural sense of curiosity ( the way u phrase and ask questions is very important.)
*An observed event, when subject to simple questions, can set up a sequence of possibilities that will develop into a story worth telling.*
Some Questions.
- who am i writing about?
- who is my character?
-what is he/she /it likes?
-what does he/she/it/do?
-what happens to him /her/it in the story?
Mindless Observation vs True Observation
-true observation is when u ask qns regarding ur observations. make u think about what u see.
Exercise
-Develop the ability to see and RECORD people
–their movements
–their physical characteristics
–the setting / places they’re in
