My Techniques of Fiction professor asked us to write a "panoramic opening." In a panoramic opening, the narrator begins a particular piece like the base of a triangle; or, completely zoomed out over a planet/country/landscape/etc., then slowly zooms in, focusing on smaller details and smaller details until the only thing left to describe is action from a character. Steinbeck does this in the beginning of Of Mice and Men. Here's my attempt.
Panoramic Exercise
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WOW . . . this was AMAZING!!!! I totally got caught up in it . . . your writing is SO sensory rich and detailed, I had no trouble at ALL picturing this in my head . . . I am VERY impressed!!!
I agree with Sue ... I had no difficulty whatsoever visualizing this scene. So ... now I want to know more! Why was he gone for two days? Where is he? Who is he? Who is she? Hmmm ... these assignments might turn me into a crazy lunatic because I will never get to hear "the rest of the story!" :D Can't wait to read more!
P.S. I hope your professor gave you an A+!
Thanks you two! Sadly, there is no more. :D It was just something I put together for the exercise. The next piece I put up will have more closure. Promise. :)
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