1. write two sentences. 2. create tension between them. 3. define

October 10, 2006 5:04 PM

1. write two sentences. 2. create tension between them. 3. define
Years ago, I crafted a creative-writing activity called "Two Sentences." You write a sentence, and then write a second one that somehow creates tension (conflict, surprise twist, contradiction, etc.) with the first sentence. Two Sentences became popular on a couple of writing sites I used to visit, but I forgot all about it until recently. Then I noticed this MeFi project, got inspired, and created a site for Two Sentences.

EXAMPLES 1: The darkness completely enveloped him. He suspected there was more to blinking than this.

EXAMPLE 2: I'm leaving you. I'll be back tomorrow.
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