Week 1 Flashcards
The story lives fully and completely …
… within us
There are no rules …
We cannot make a mistake
We are uniquely qualified …
… To tell our story
This is a process of learning …
… To trust our inner voice
It is not about being …
… a good student
Our idea of the story is not …
… the whole story
It is not that our ideas are wrong …
… but rather that through inquiry more fully realized story emerges
The desire to write is connected to …
… the desire to evolve
Our fears are …
… a way into our story
What our hero wants is connected to …
… an idea of what it will give him
When I win the marathon …
… I will gain respect
Story is about …
… transformation
Our job is to track the beats in the compelling and believable way …
… that leads to a transformation
There is a dilemma for our hero …
… at the heart of our story
Character suggests …
… plot
Dilemma is where …
… the tension lies
The thrill of creation must be …
… the character’s own reward
Creation is like developing …
… Polaroid photo
Through inquiry …
… our story comes into focus
