
DAY 3 Building Frankie
Point of View: Obsessions
Purpose: Understand what is observed and unintentionally filtered as nonessential in the world we live in. Inspired by Bret Anthony Johnston's article 'Understand Your Character's Obsession.'
Toolbox:
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Snatch a notebook, journal, or sketchbook
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Grab any instrument to write or draw
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Get a timer
Before You Get Started:
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Grab your tools
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Make a mark anywhere on the page – to destroy the blank page
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Remember to let go of grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation.
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Set your kitchen timer for 2 minutes OR click on this free link for the kitchen timer
https://www.marinaratimer.com/
Task:
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Whether you are inside or outside, go where you don't spend a lot of time as the other rooms/places
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What are the 2-5 things you notice right away? Whether it is scent, touch, sight, etc.
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Why did you notice them? What do these observations tell you about yourself?
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How do these things you observed make you feel?
5-4-3-2-1...Let's go!
Do you have a Spare Moment for Your Character?
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In the same room you visited, what are the 2-5 things your character would notice right away? Whether it is scent, touch, sight, etc.
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Why did your character notice them? What does that tell about your character?
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How do these things make you feel?
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