Tasks and Duties
Task Objective
The aim of this task is to spark your creative thinking and develop a unique concept for an original piece of creative writing. As a virtual creative writing intern, you will be expected to brainstorm, research ideas, and synthesize a creative concept for a narrative project. This phase lays the groundwork for your creative writing journey and helps you explore themes, characters, and settings that resonate with a wide audience.
Expected Deliverables
You are required to submit a DOC file that includes a comprehensive concept overview. This document should include a creative title, a summary of your central idea, and an explanation of the chosen theme, setting, and character sketches. Ensure that your document is well-organized, with clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points where necessary.
Key Steps
- Conduct independent research using publicly available resources to gather inspiration and background information on your chosen theme.
- Create a mind map or list of ideas that could serve as the basis for your narrative.
- Outline your concept, including potential plot, conflict, and character dynamics.
- Review industry trends in creative writing to ensure your concept is innovative yet relevant.
Evaluation Criteria
Your task will be evaluated based on originality, clarity, depth of research, organization, and the overall creative appeal of your concept. The document should demonstrate logical progression from idea generation to concept finalization and should be polished, well-formatted, and free of grammatical errors.
This task is designed to take approximately 30 to 35 hours of work, allowing you ample time to reflect, revise, and perfect your creative concept while practicing strategic planning and creative ideation skills.
Task Objective
This task is focused on developing a detailed narrative structure that outlines the progression of your creative story from introduction to conclusion. As an intern, you are tasked with creating an in-depth outline that highlights the key narrative arc, pivotal events, character development, and the overall flow of the story. This exercise is crucial to ensure that your subsequent writing process is deliberate, cohesive, and well-organized.
Expected Deliverables
Your submission must be a DOC file that includes a comprehensive outline of your story. The document should feature distinct sections such as introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. You should also incorporate any subplots or key character backstory that enriches the main narrative.
Key Steps
- Review narrative arc structures and select one that best fits your concept.
- Create a detailed chapter-by-chapter outline that maps out major plot points.
- Incorporate character sketches and setting descriptions as part of the outline.
- Ensure that transitions between sections or chapters are logical and maintain narrative tension.
Evaluation Criteria
Assessment will be based on the clarity, depth, and logical progression of your outline. Consideration will be given to the originality of narrative elements, the cohesion between plot points, and the completeness of the structural plan. The final DOC file must be well-formatted, detailed, and reflective of critical thinking and planning within the creative writing discipline.
This task is designed to be completed over 30 to 35 hours, giving you sufficient time to revisit and refine your narrative outline.
Task Objective
In week 3, you are required to delve deeply into the creative development of your characters and settings. This task aims to refine your skills in character development, ensuring they are multidimensional and relatable, and to create vivid, immersive settings that serve as the perfect backdrop for your narrative. You will explore the emotional, psychological, and physical attributes of your characters, as well as the historical and cultural influences that shape your settings.
Expected Deliverables
Submit a DOC file that contains detailed profiles of your main characters and a comprehensive description of your story’s primary settings. Include background information, motivations, relationships between characters, key personality traits, environmental influences, and any symbolic elements that are relevant to your narrative.
Key Steps
- Create character profiles that include personal history, physical appearance, and psychological traits.
- Detail the geography, history, and cultural significance of your setting.
- Write narrative snippets that illustrate your characters interacting within the setting.
- Research publicly available literary examples to enhance creativity and depth in your descriptions.
Evaluation Criteria
You will be evaluated on the depth and complexity of your character profiles and settings. Creativity, thoroughness, originality, and the ability to integrate realistic details into your profiles are essential. Additionally, ensure that your final DOC file is organized, comprehensive, and adheres to the highest standards of creative writing. The ability to evoke emotion and a sense of place will be particularly valued.
This project is expected to take between 30 and 35 hours of focused work, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the development process.
Task Objective
This week, your focus will shift to constructing a compelling plot and designing conflict resolution strategies that drive the narrative forward. You will be tasked with detailing the central conflict, secondary challenges, and the progression of tension throughout your story. This stage is critical for ensuring that your narrative remains engaging and that the conflicts propel character development and thematic depth.
Expected Deliverables
Prepare a DOC file that includes a detailed plot progression chart and a narrative explanation of conflict and resolution. Your document should break down the storyline into major segments, detailing the buildup of conflict, climax, and eventual resolution. It should also explore how conflicts affect characters and drive the narrative arc.
Key Steps
- Outline the major conflicts and turning points in your narrative.
- Detail both internal and external conflicts faced by the characters.
- Create a timeline or flowchart that visually represents the narrative tension and resolution phases.
- Discuss potential alternative outcomes and how these might affect the story’s overall impact.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be reviewed based on the clarity and creativity of the plot development process, the logical arrangement of events, and the effective use of conflicts to enhance the narrative. Emphasis will be placed on how well you articulate the significance of conflicts and resolutions in relation to character growth and thematic expression. The final DOC file should be thoroughly organized, engaging, and reflective of a thoughtful approach to storytelling.
This task requires an investment of 30 to 35 hours to allow for comprehensive planning and detailed execution.
Task Objective
This task focuses on the nuanced art of dialogue writing and the development of distinctive narrative voices within your story. Effective dialogue not only drives the story forward but also provides deep insights into the personalities and motivations of your characters. You will work on crafting realistic dialogue that reflects your characters’ identities and contributes to the overall tone of the narrative. Additionally, you will explore stylistic techniques to create a unique voice that sets your work apart.
Expected Deliverables
You are required to submit a DOC file that includes multiple dialogue excerpts and a reflective analysis of your narrative voice. The document should contain sample scenes demonstrating conversation, internal monologues, and interactions that reveal character dynamics. Moreover, include a commentary section explaining your choices and how the dialogue integrates with the overall narrative tone.
Key Steps
- Select key scenes where dialogue plays a critical role.
- Craft realistic and engaging conversations that reflect individual character traits.
- Analyze the stylistic elements you employed to create a distinctive narrative voice.
- Revise and refine your dialogue based on narrative context and character development.
Evaluation Criteria
Your work will be evaluated based on the authenticity and clarity of the dialogue, the effectiveness of the narrative voice, and the depth of your reflective analysis. The final DOC file must be well-organized with clear sections that illustrate both creative writing and critical thinking. Special attention will be given to the originality of dialogue and its contribution to overall character and plot development.
This assignment is expected to take approximately 30 to 35 hours, offering ample time to experiment and refine your dialogue and voice.
Task Objective
The final week of your virtual internship is dedicated to composing a complete creative writing piece and providing a comprehensive critical reflection on your creative process. This task challenges you to integrate all previous efforts in concept development, narrative structuring, character and setting development, conflict resolution, and dialogue construction into a cohesive final piece. In addition to submitting your complete narrative, you will produce a critical reflection that examines your creative choices, challenges faced, and lessons learned throughout the internship.
Expected Deliverables
Submit a DOC file that contains two main sections: The first section should include the final version of your creative writing project, while the second section should be a reflective essay that critically evaluates your creative process. Ensure that you include detailed insights, self-assessment, and future action points for further creative exploration.
Key Steps
- Compile all previous drafts and incorporate revisions to produce a polished final narrative.
- Ensure the narrative is coherent, engaging, and reflective of all creative elements explored over the internship.
- Write a detailed reflection outlining your creative journey, the decisions you made, key learnings, and the challenges you encountered.
- Review and proofread both the narrative and reflection to ensure clarity and excellence in writing.
Evaluation Criteria
Your final submission will be assessed on the overall quality and originality of the creative composition, the depth and honesty of your reflective analysis, and the integration of various creative elements across the project. The DOC file must be meticulously formatted, free of errors, and demonstrate a high level of creative and analytical thinking. Special emphasis will be placed on your ability to critically evaluate your work and articulate a clear vision for your future creative endeavors.
This comprehensive task is designed to require 30 to 35 hours of focused work, merging creative execution with reflective practice, and is the culmination of your virtual internship journey in creative writing.