Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse extended story writing requirements
- Identify components of a storytelling creative concept, brief or project, including target audience, format, timeline and proposed outcomes
- Consider factors such as style, tone and length in relation to the writing purpose
- Decide on appropriate structuring technique for extended story writing task
- Discuss possible visual and aural storytelling structures with relevant personnel, if appropriate
- Prepare to write extended stories
- Research a range of creative works that may inspire story ideas to meet project requirements
- Use information sources to research subject areas
- Experiment with a range of narrative structures and writing styles and techniques
- Develop extended ideas for characters, plots and settings
- Develop complex scenarios, contexts and situations as required
- Select story structure, style, techniques and content that best meet requirements of project to engage target audience
- Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
- Seek feedback from relevant personnel on proposed stories and refine approach as required
- Draft extended stories
- Draft extended stories using appropriate structuring, style and language
- Use relevant formatting and presentation techniques
- Proofread draft stories for appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling
- Confirm content complies with laws and codes of practice relevant to broadcasting and publication
- Submit draft manuscripts to relevant personnel for feedback and amend as required
- Write final drafts