Tasks and Duties
Task Objective
The goal for Week 1 is to spark your creativity by developing a unique narrative concept and creating a comprehensive outline. As a Virtual Creative Narrative Intern, you are expected to generate a compelling concept that is both innovative and reflective of modern storytelling trends. Your narrative should engage the reader by weaving together intriguing elements that hint at deep thematic content and creative world-building.
Expected Deliverables
- A detailed narrative outline document in a DOC file format.
- Concept notes, including story premise, central conflict, and potential resolutions.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Research: Dedicate time to reading related creative writing materials and current narrative trends to inspire your concept without directly copying any source.
- Brainstorming Session: Generate multiple ideas and select the most compelling one. Use mind maps or bullet points to document your thoughts.
- Outline Creation: Develop a structured outline that covers the introduction, rising action, climax, and resolution. Include a brief summary for each section.
- Documentation: Compile your findings into a DOC file. Ensure it is well-organized with headings and subheadings.
- Review and Finalize: Proofread your document to correct grammar, flow, and overall coherence.
Evaluation Criteria
- Creativity and originality of the concept.
- Clarity and structure of the outline.
- Depth of research and detailed explanation of narrative elements.
- Correct formatting and adherence to guidelines in a DOC file.
This exercise is designed to strengthen your foundational skills in creative narrative development and strategic planning. You are encouraged to express originality and thoughtful narrative sequencing in your submission. Resubmit only a DOC file that encapsulates your full narrative ideation process, ensuring clarity in each step of your approach.
Task Objective
This week, your assignment is to bring your narrative concept to life by developing rich characters and immersive settings. As a Virtual Creative Narrative Intern, you will focus on creating multi-dimensional characters that drive the story, along with the settings which enrich the visual narrative aspect. The task intends to build a strong connection between character development and environmental storytelling within the overall narrative framework.
Expected Deliverables
- A comprehensive DOC file detailing character profiles and setting descriptions.
- Illustrations (optional) or vivid textual descriptions that convey specific attributes, emotional depth, and back-stories.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Character Profiles: Identify the main and supporting characters. Create detailed profiles including physical traits, background history, personality, aspirations, and conflicts. Include descriptions of strengths and weaknesses.
- Setting Description: Develop descriptions of the primary settings where the narrative unfolds. Describe locations using sensory details to evoke vivid imagery.
- Integration with Narrative: Align the character traits with the environments. Explain how settings influence character behaviors and plot development.
- Organization and Documentation: Compile all your text in a DOC file with clear sections, subheadings, and organized lists.
- Review: Ensure clarity, consistency, and engaging narrative quality across the document.
Evaluation Criteria
- Depth and originality of character and setting development.
- Effective integration of narrative elements with the environment.
- Coherence, detail, and clarity in the documentation.
- Adherence to DOC file submission requirement with clear formatting.
Your final DOC submission should serve as a rich resource that outlines the hidden dimensions of your narrative universe. This task challenges you to fuse creative writing with detailed planning, echoing the style and rigor of a formal creative writing course project.
Task Objective
During Week 3, the focus will shift to translating your narrative plan into a tangible creative draft. Your primary objective is to draft key sections of your narrative with particular attention to the flow of dialogue and descriptive language. The aim is to craft authentic, engaging dialogues that reveal character depth and propel the narrative forward while refining narrative prose to maintain reader interest.
Expected Deliverables
- A drafted narrative segment in a DOC file with rich descriptive prose and integrated dialogues.
- Comments or annotations explaining major narrative choices and dialogue techniques applied.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Initial Drafting: Choose a pivotal section of your narrative (e.g., a climactic conversation or conflict resolution) and draft it in detail.
- Dialogue Crafting: Develop dialogues that not only further the plot but reveal character arcs. Pay careful attention to tone, pacing, and context.
- Narrative Flow: Enhance descriptive sections to create vivid scenes that set the mood. Use sensory language and narrative techniques to evoke emotion.
- Annotations: Within the DOC file, add annotations detailing why certain narrative techniques were chosen, how dialogue advances the story, and potential areas for future revision.
- Editing: Revise your draft to ensure clarity, consistency, and eloquence.
Evaluation Criteria
- Quality and creativity of dialogue.
- Narrative coherence and detailed descriptive language.
- Logical organization and clarity of narrative draft.
- Insightfulness of annotations explaining narrative decisions.
This task is intended to refine your ability to balance descriptive narration with engaging dialogue, an essential skill for any creative writer. The DOC submission must demonstrate your capacity to produce a draft that not only captivates an audience but is aligned with rigorous creative writing standards.
Task Objective
For Week 4, your final task is to polish and refine your narrative by undertaking a thorough revision process. This phase is critical as it synthesizes all your creative efforts into a cohesive, compelling narrative. The objective is to critically assess and enhance your draft, ensuring logical progression, narrative fluidity, and enriched emotional impact. As a Virtual Creative Narrative Intern, you will need to demonstrate standard editing practices reflective of professional creative writing courses.
Expected Deliverables
- A complete revised narrative document in a DOC file that integrates feedback, self-review notes, and refined edits.
- An accompanying section within the document that outlines the changes made and the rationale behind key revisions.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Critical Review: Re-read your narrative draft with a focus on identifying gaps in plot coherence, character development, and descriptive detail. Annotate sections needing improvement.
- Edit and Revise: Edit your narrative for clarity, tone, and pacing. Make necessary adjustments to dialogues, narrative arcs, and transitions.
- Self-Reflection: Add a reflective commentary within the DOC file where you detail the revisions made, the challenges encountered, and how these changes enhance the overall narrative.
- Final Proofreading: Conduct a final proofread to ensure error-free content in grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
- Documentation: Save the final version as a DOC file, ensuring it clearly shows sections of revision and reflective commentary.
Evaluation Criteria
- Overall narrative coherence and fluidity.
- Effective revision process documented in the final DOC file.
- Quality improvements in dialogue, detail, and character development.
- Clarity of reflective commentary on the revision process.
This culminating task requires you to bring together all elements of creative writing, transforming your initial drafts and ideas into a final polished narrative. The DOC file should serve as evidence of your ability to self-evaluate and implement critical feedback, ultimately delivering a professional-level creative narrative that meets high academic standards.