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Write What You Know: the Process of Writing a Young Adult Novella Write What You Know: The Process of Writing a Young Adult Novella The Honors Program Senior Capstone Project Student’s Name: Grace Morgan Faculty Sponsor: Terri Hasseler April 2017 Table of Contents Abstract ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 1: Regan ....................................................................................................................... 4 Chapter 2: Jeremy (earlier that night) ..................................................................................... 10 Chapter 3: Regan ..................................................................................................................... 14 Chapter 4: Jeremy ................................................................................................................... 16 Chapter 5: Jeremy ................................................................................................................... 21 Chapter 6: Regan ..................................................................................................................... 26 Chapter 7: Jeremy ................................................................................................................... 30 Chapter 8: Regan ..................................................................................................................... 34 Chapter 9: Jeremy ................................................................................................................... 38 Chapter 10: Regan ................................................................................................................... 44 Chapter 11: Regan ................................................................................................................... 54 Chapter 12: Jeremy ................................................................................................................. 60 Chapter 13: Regan ................................................................................................................... 65 Chapter 14: Jeremy ................................................................................................................. 75 Chapter 15: Regan ................................................................................................................... 79 Chapter 16: Regan ................................................................................................................... 86 References ............................................................................................................................... 95 Write What You Know: The Process of Writing a Young Adult Novella Senior Capstone Project for Grace Morgan ABSTRACT One tragedy, two lives changed forever. This novella follows the paths of two characters coping with the death of loved ones. It examines the themes of grief, friendship, family, self- discovery and inner strength. Specifically, how these things manifest and change after experiencing extreme loss. The dual narrative compares and contrasts the varying ways people react to grief. This project on creative writing followed the writing process from brainstorming to final draft. - 1 - Write What You Know: The Process of Writing a Young Adult Novella Senior Capstone Project for Grace Morgan INTRODUCTION This Senior Capstone is a creative project focused on the brainstorming, outlining, and writing a Young Adult novella. To do so I researched both the creative process behind the trade and the topic of grief. The novella differs from a novel in length, complexity and structure, and is roughly 20,000-40,000 words. The themes and plots of a novella are typically more direct and unified than a novel, due to the smaller space available. Themes present in my book include grief, friendship, family, self-discovery, and inner strength. I hope this piece can shed light on the sensitive topic of loss, and even help those enduring grief of their own. Last spring semester, a friend I went to high school with lost her three year battle with cancer. Shortly after her death, I wrote a short story about grief for my fiction writing workshop class. I found writing that story to be a cathartic experience. By working with a grieving character who eventually found hope, I was able to work through my own emotions and consider the emotions of others. Students in the class told me that they were able to relate to the story, and that it accurately captured how they felt after the death of a close friend. This short story became the inspiration for the novella I have since been working on. Although the book is sad, there is a sense of hope at the end. This journey towards hope and self-discovery is something that I wish to share with anyone who has gieved. By writing a novella from both personal experience and academic research, I believe I have created something that reflects the world around me. Anyone who were to read this book would remember that they are not alone in grief. During my search for literature, I was surprised to find very few books and articles relating directly to loss and young adults. There were sources on generic grief counseling, parents losing children, and very rare disorders such as Prolonged Grief Disorder. While these things are important, I also know that it is important to discuss the impact grief can have on young adults. Losing a friend last year was not my first experience with the death of a young person- when I was 15 a classmate was killed in a car accident, when I was 17 I lost another friend to cancer, and when I was 18 my little sister’s classmate was killed while riding his bike. At the beginning of my freshman year at - 2 - Write What You Know: The Process of Writing a Young Adult Novella Senior Capstone Project for Grace Morgan Bryant a member of the class of 2017 died in a car accident. I know that losing a friend so young can completely change your life. It becomes a part of who you are. This is an important topic, which I believe other young adults can benefit from reading about. As mentioned, I studied both the craft and topic of writing. Information on the craft came mostly from reading books about writing. I used these books for inspiration, to serve as a guide and help me become a better writer. This included reading books by published authors Stephen King, Anne Lamott, and Dani Shapiro. I also read as many Young Adult novels and novellas as possible to analyze tone, character development, narrators, and storytelling techniques. I found that it is vitally important to have a likable narrator, but that these narrators can be deeply flawed. My research also reinforced the idea that writing can and should be a reflection of real life. Lastly I read guides and memoirs written by and for those dealing with loss. Especially helpful were personal accounts written by C.S. Lewis, Joan Didion, and Rachel Blythe Kodanaz. The personal reactions to grief present in these books helped me understand how different people react to grief, and how they put that grief into words. - 3 - Write What You Know: The Process of Writing a Young Adult Novella Senior Capstone Project for Grace Morgan CHAPTER 1: REGAN Avery Hanley’s silver Hyundai Sonata pulled up to the second house on the left of Wenscott Ave. The car smelled like Applebee’s leftovers and lemon chiffon air freshener, but not in a bad way. Mae, who had been chatting happily about how excited she was to hang out with her boyfriend, unbuckled her seatbelt and opened the door, still talking faster than either girl listening cared to keep up with. Avery gave Regan a sly look and smiled. “Tell Chris we said hey. Oh, and make sure you ask him about that party on Saturday!” That shut Mae up. Avery knew that Chris wouldn’t want to go, therefore Mae wouldn’t be going either. It was a sore subject amongst the girls. Mae forced a smile anyway, “Will do! But you know I think I have other plans Saturday night…” Avery and Regan both nodded with false sympathy, knowing fully well that there was no way she had plans that didn’t involve them. And Chris never bothered to take her anywhere nice, so if they were hanging out it was either in his cramped and sparsely decorated dorm room, or her parents’ basement. Fortunately for Mae, Avery must have been feeling benevolent because she didn’t bring that up. Regan was surprised, knowing fully well how fed up Avery was with Chris and all his nonsense. “Well have fun tonight babe, text us!” Avery shouted as Mae exited the car. “See you tomorrow, drinks at PJ’s, right?” Mae asked. “See you tomorrow,” Avery and Regan both confirmed at the same time. Avery waited until Mae was in the house before shooting Regan an aggravated look. She hit the accelerator, speeding down the road as she complained about their best friend and her boyfriend. Her voice grew louder and her turns sharper. “I mean seriously, everyone but Mae is going to be at Anna’s. Last time Mae missed a party because of Chris, she was so mad she swore it would never happen again. Yet here we are!” Avery’s cheeks were flushed. “Okay, first of all, Ave, calm down. Eyes on the road.” Regan wasn’t necessarily a reasonable person, but Avery needed someone to act as an angel on her shoulder. Mae was better at calming Avery from her moods, whereas Regan’s semi-permanent scowl usually only made things worse. Not that
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