As you are beginning to consider how you wish to approach the short story task, I would suggest utilising the following 5 step process:
1. Brainstorm as many ideas as possible - keeping in mind that your story must involve a hero who challenges the social/cultural values, attitudes, beliefs, etc. Write down whatever comes to mind. You can always narrow your ideas later.
2. Narrow your brainstorm to three (3) central ideas. For each of these ideas, write a statement explaining how your story involves a hero who challenges the values, attitudes, beliefs, etc of his/her/its society or culture.
3. Choose a final idea from your shortlist. Choose the one that you feel most comfortable developing a story around.
4. Create a detailed character profile for your hero character. You need to have a clear picture in your own mind about this character in order to create an effective story.
5. Plot your storyline. This will work as your plan as you are writing. Consider the elements of the short story genre, e.g. orientation, obstacle, climax, resolution, etc.
There are documents on Blackboard that can help you in your preparation. Also, ensure that you run your ideas past me before you start writing if you have any concerns.
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