Story basics - a reminder for all classes

Hi all.

When developing your story, remember the story shape we discussed during class. This story shape can help you create a story that gets people interested in it. You can use this structure as a kind of scaffolding to hang your story off. The elements of the story shape are as follows:

- setup (introduction to characters, scene, future conflicts)
- turning point (a 'point of no return' that leads to stuff happening in the story)
- crisis points (where the drama/conflict increases)
- a climax (The height of the drama, out of which comes the ultimate end to the story)
- a denouement (a winding down of the story, where things are wrapped up)

Remember too that the story idea for your Second Life project requires at least two characters: your own Second Life character/Avatar and a visitor. You cna have as many other characters as you like - but remember, you have to film them in your Second life apartment so make sure your story is realistic and achievable.