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Create a bad guy (BG)

Imagine a bad guy (or girl or monster or whatever). Write a one-page description of how the BG looks, smells, acts, sounds and moves. Include details that make your BG unique or interesting, like a hobby, talent or skill. Write about the BG’s background and family. Share his or her fears, goals and dreams. Describe what kind of trouble the BG has caused and why.

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Make readers experience the action

Think of an activity. Now, describe what it’s like to do this activity to someone who has never done it or seen it done. Include:

• all necessary actions
• what you see, hear, taste, touch and smell during the activity
• how the activity makes you feel, physically and emotionally