overcoming boredom
overcoming obstacles/challenges
dealing with anxiety
finding balance / improving mood
families coming closer together
being grateful for what we have
trying new things: interests/hobbies/learning
deeper relationships with pets/animals
the healing power of nature
increased/improved communication and/or connection with friends and family
changing/challenging our mindsets
helping others in a time of need
other (come up with your own)
Please DO NOT write any stories about severe sickness or death/dying. While this is a reality, a lot of us don't want to go there right now (as writers or readers).
However, your story needs to be a story that could only take place during the time of coronavirus. That is to say, coronavirus caused the situation that the character(s) in your story find themselves in.
YOUR STORY NEEDS TO BE MEANINGFUL. IT HAS TO HAVE A MESSAGE OR A POINT. Please don't tell a story about playing a video game for a few minutes, unless there is some meaningful point or lesson! (see possible themes/messages above)
Your story needs to have a conflict. Your character needs to struggle against something and overcome it.
Your story needs structure (a beginning, middle, and an end). Think: story arc!
Your story should be 300-500 words.
Revisit our website and the lessons we learned during our narrative writing unit: Writer’s Workshop Distance Learning
USE THE STRATEGIES IN YOUR WRITING!
Please don't tell a true story about someone else without their position (especially if your story puts them in a negative light).