Understanding Storytelling and Writing Processes

Glenn Gers discusses the essence of storytelling, emphasizing the importance of characters, obstacles, and dramatic action. He explains how questions and choices shape the writing process and offers insights into finding a personal writing style. Gers also addresses overcoming writer's block and provides practical tips for scene creation.

What is the basic idea of a story according to Glenn Gers?

• Exploring a theme without characters

• Following a character or characters trying to accomplish something

• Describing a setting in detail

• Following a single character's journey

How does Glenn Gers compare characters in a story?

• To chess pieces on a board

• To pieces of a puzzle

• To actors on a stage

• To billiard balls in motion

What makes a story more interesting according to Glenn Gers?

• A character with no clear goal

• A character narrating their life story

• A character facing and overcoming obstacles

• A character achieving their goal without obstacles

What is the first step in the writing process as described by Glenn Gers?

• Creating character sketches

• Writing a detailed outline

• Asking questions

• Filling out a form

Which of the following is NOT one of the six essential questions for storytelling?

• Why doesn’t that work?

• Where do they live?

• Who is it about?

• What do they want?

What does Glenn Gers suggest about finding a writing process?

• Writing should only be done in long sessions

• Each person should find a process that works for them

• Writing should be done at night for best results

• There is a universal process that works for everyone

What does Glenn Gers say about the nature of writing?

• It is a linear process with a clear end

• It is a process that should be completed in one sitting

• It is a process that requires strict adherence to rules

• It is an iterative process with trial and error