OK, I just had this idea for a writing exercise which I think could be pretty cool. We all know that the secret to writing a character well is to know them well. In order to do that, you need to understand what makes them tick.
Most writing books suggest placing your characters in different situations to see what will happen - so I thought, why not make it a writing exercise? Basically, I'll outline the situation (e.g. being chased by a bear) and the first person to post chooses one of their characters and puts them in that situation. How do they react? Do they lose their heads? Shoot to kill? Climb a tree? What? That's up to you. But remember, you have to really think about how they would act. It's no good having a complete coward suddenly develop a spine (unless, you know, he has a reason too or something). I want to learn all about your characters from the way they behave!
Once you've finished writing your post (doesnt have to be long - just play it by ear) you sketch another situation for the next person. They choose their character, write their post, and create a scene for the next person, who chooses a character and creates a scene and so on. Get it?
OK. First scenario:
Your character has been captured and sold into slavery.
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