Jincy Willett’s The Writing Class: Creative Writing
The following questions are tailored to small- and large-group discussion related to the craft of writing (SPOILERS AHOY).
How does Willett handle stereotype? Do you think her approach is effective?
Do you think this novel fits well into the mystery category? Does it cross genres? Explain.
Does Willett effectively use the setting? Does it play a role in the story or is it scene dressing?
How do you feel about Edna being the Sniper?
Describe how/whether you believe Willett increases the stakes and what you think is Willett’s intent (e.g. create a sense of horror, create tension, raise more questions, develop character, etc.)?
Discuss the scene when the Sniper describes ___ death. Was it an effective scene? How did you feel about the final class discussion regarding this scene?
How did you feel about the final class and Edna’s revelation?
Dwight Swain encourages writers to give characters what they have earned by the end of the novel. Do you think Amy earned her ending? Do you think Edna deserved what she got?
Consider these questions again, but ask yourself what Amy would say.
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