Task: Draft the first version of your short fiction piece, focusing on the following elements: Length: Your draft should be between 1,200 words. Instructions: Character Development: o Utilize the character biography and development exercises from Week 7. o Ensure your central character's traits, motivations, and conflicts are clearly defined and drive the narrative. o Refer to Chapter 5 for guidance on Method Writing and how to immerse yourself in your characters' experiences. Dialogue and Subtext: o Write dialogue that reveals character traits, advances the plot, and contains subtextwhat is unsaid but implied. o Use beats and staging (as discussed in Chapter 6) to add depth to your scenes. o Ensure each character's voice is distinct and reflective of their background and personality. Point of View (POV) and Narrative Voice: o Choose an appropriate POV (first-person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient) that best serves your story. o Experiment with how the chosen POV influences the tone, style, and reader's connection with the characters. o Consider revisiting the POV and voice exercises from class to refine your narrative approach.