Write the first 10 pages of your epic fantasy tale inspired by hieroglyphics and mythology

(Download your Project Overview & guide on how to use the project PDF worksheets here.)

STEP 1:

Spell your name with hieroglyphics, then look up & discover each “letter’’s mythological representation.

Follow your intuition here. Use the myths from each letter in your name collectively or pick one to inspire your story idea. Write your ideas in the IDEAS pages that follow.

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Wondering why use your name & why use hieroglyphics?

It’s a way to have the myths come to you. Hieroglyphics are a visual language, by connecting the hieroglyphic symbol for each letter to a myth with a common element, it takes the search away.

Instead of reading through the hundreds of myths, they are selected for you in this unique and personalized manner.

The foot hieroglyphic symbol for the letter ‘B’ connects you to the story of Achilles and his heel. The owl symbol for ‘M’ gives you the myth of an underworld gardener turned evil omen.

From these myths you have all the elements and inspiration to craft your story. Use what interests and intrigues you to really shape it. Follow your intuition and see how myths can make your fantasy adventure something truly awesome.

**START STEP 1 HERE** - YOUR WORKSHEETS:

Mythology Bank (to save the PDF to your computer, depending on your web browser, either: right-click link & select "Download Linked File" OR open & select "Save As")

Need some help? Re-watch the "Project: Step 1" video lesson which takes you through how to use these worksheets.

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STEP 2:

Keep your imagination running wild & plan out your story in your Story Map.

If you want more to develop your story, also dive into the included Bonus Printable for all the questions you need to ask yourself to build your characters & obsession.
Why story map?

Even though your first 10 pages are focusing on the introduction, it’s helpful to have your basic story idea mapped out (using this simplified version of Freytag’s Pyramid.) That way you know where it’s all leading.

However, if you’re not sure how it will end, don’t worry about it. You can leave that part blank for now.

At the very least, I recommend filling in the first four elements of your map: main character, type of species, fantasy world and disruption in world.

You can always revisit your map when you don’t know what to write and ask yourself: what can I write next that will lead my character on this journey?

**START STEP 2 HERE** - YOUR WORKSHEETS:

Story Map & Bonus Printables (to save the PDF to your computer, depending on your web browser, either: right-click link & select "Download Linked File" OR open & select "Save As")

Need some help? Re-watch the "Project: Step 2" video lesson which takes you through how to use these worksheets.

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STEP 3:

Start writing the first 10 pages of your epic fantasy adventure! (If it helps: think of your first 10 pages as your 1st chapter.)
Use Google Drive (http://drive.google.com) to type it & use the SHARE feature to add a link in your project.

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REMEMBER:

Have fun and flow with it! Create your project and be sure to share your drafts and inspiration as you go and discuss with your classmates.

**Get an overview of Step 3 (with details on how to get set up with Google Drive) here** (to save the PDF to your computer, depending on your web browser, either: right-click link & select "Download Linked File" OR open & select "Save As")

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DELIVERABLE:

Deliver your project by placing a link (from Google Drive or Docs) for your drafts / final 10 pages in your project document (NOTE: it's recommended to create a new document for each draft):
1. In Google Drive, click the “SHARE” button.

2. Click “GET SHARABLE LINK” to turn the function on.

3. Make sure “ANYONE WITH THE LINK CAN VIEW” is selected.

4. Copy your link & paste it into your project.

Additionally, update your project by sharing elements from your worksheets (myths you're most inspired by, your Story Map, etc.) & mood board images that inspire you.

Be sure to share & discuss with your classmates along the way! Again, most sincerely, we're all here for you and can't wait to see your epic tale!!

Chrissy Foster

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