Write a continuation of a work of literature that we read or a work in a parallel context-Write something that happens before the work, something that came next after the work ends or X years later, or you could identify a pivotal part in the story and imagine an alternative storyline beginning at that point in the story.

Assignment Question

Creative Writing Assignment

You will write a continuation of a work of literature that we read or a work in a parallel context. You will imitate the style of the author and then write about what elements of that author’s work you used in your own version. Choose one of the authors or works we have read and then write some kind of continuation of the story.

You could write something that happens before the work, something that came next after the work ends or X years later, or you could identify a pivotal part in the story and imagine an alternative storyline beginning at that point in the story. This part of your writing should be 1.5-2 pages double spaced (12 point font). Then you will write 1-2 pages explaining the choices that you made in your writing. What parts of the work did you imitate? Which parts of the style/characters/setting/etc. are evident in your version? What differences are there in your version? Why did you decide to write what you did? Do you imagine your text as part of a bigger plot twist that could change the whole novel or introduce a sequel? Does your work confirm or undermine the author’s?