Mehak rising journey

  What was your biggest takeaway from this class? What I learned the most this week is how powerful a setting can be in a story. Before, I thought it was just the place where things happen, but now I understand it’s a big part of how the story feels. The setting can show the mood, make the story feel real, and sometimes even act like another character. I also learned that using all five senses—what the character sees, hears, smells, touches, and tastes—can make writing feel more alive and real. 2. How will you approach setting differently in your future writing? Next time I write, I’ll think of the setting as more than just the background. I’ll try to make it connect with the character’s emotions and what’s happening in the story. For example, if someone feels sad or lonely, the place might feel cold, quiet, or empty too. I’ll pay more attention to small details—the sound of rain, the smell of food, or how the air feels—so readers can really imagine being there. I want my set...

  This week, I learned that a character is more than just a name or how they look. They have feelings, dreams, and problems just like real people. What makes them feel real are the little things—how they talk, what they keep with them, or what they’re scared of. For example, Lila’s sketchbook and necklace showed a lot about who she is and what she’s been through. I learned that small details like these help readers understand and connect with a character. What I practiced this week will really help me in future stories. Now I know how to build a character from the inside out. My stories will feel more real because my characters will act and speak in ways that fit their personalities. It will also help me write better dialogue and emotional scenes since I’ll know what my characters care about and why they do what they do.