-Some things to consider are: While writing my play i consider many different things such as the main conflict, the setting and how it was going to be staged. I had to choose characters that could be easy described. For example people with a strong attitude are more likely to scream or say things angrily about some sort of problem. Rather then does who walk away from conflict or try to solve conflict.

-What limitations about the form did you find frustrating? It was very frustrating to describe characters, and also describe the setting. I wasn't sure if i had to describe their every movement or action in the narration.

-What strengths did you see in the form? Writing in play form had its good sides for example it is easier to have characters say things instead of writing in story form and doing quotations frequently.

-What pleasant surprises did you find in writing a play? Its actually fairly easy and less complicated then a story. It is also shorter, and easy to bring the rising action across to the reader or the audience.

-What unpleasant surprises did you find in writing a play? None, I just like writing in story form, its something that I'm use to and since its my first time writing a play it was kind of challenging.

-Would you ever be interested in attempting drama writing or any of its sister forms, screenplays or television scripts? Explain. No, like I said before, it's not that bad but I just prefer story form.

2. If you could give advice to a kid who was 5 years old or 10 years old (pick one), what advice would you give him or her on growing up in today's world? Would you give advice based upon your own experiences? Would you give advice based upon what you see in others? Would your advice be based on their thoughts, their choices, peer issues, school? Explain your advice and why you give it. Write at least 100 words.

-I actually have relatives whom are around those ages of both 5 and or 10, and I find myself giving then advice often. Mostly to the one’s whom are older because it seems they pay more attention to what I say, specially the girls. Apparently she looks up to me, so most of the times I’m around her I have to make sure things are done the right way. For example helping around when help is needed or being polite. There are times when she asks questions about different topics or events going on in her life, and most of my answers are from personnel experience.

3. Great works of literature can last a long time. Jane Austen's novels (including Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility) are still popular almost 200 years after they were first published. Anne Bradstreet's poems have survived about 400 years. The works of Greek playwright Euripides (who wrote Medea) have survived for over 2000 years. What do you think causes great literary works to live forever? Could you ever foresee yourself writing something that lasts that long? (Write at least 75 words.)

-I believe great literature has a lot to do with conflicts that have and always been significant, for example love, hope, faith, death and so one. Topics that will not only interest one classification of people, but that would interest more. Specially literature that is inspiring and seems to always be remembered. It has a lot to do with how the reader brings out they thoughts.

A little about my play

- Theme in what I write is very important; it should be able to send the message across to the reader. It should stand out and actually represent something. I believe a good piece of literature should express an idea. An example I can think of, is from my favorite book; Like Water for Chocolate. One of the themes from that book is never let anyone interfere with your dreams and or goals you have.

-A theme that I have considered communicating through a play might be; Never trust anyone not even your best friend, with your dippiest secrets.

-One conflict that might occur is, not my main character falls in love with his best friends crush or love. I was thinking some thing about two guys falling in love with the same girl. But the guys are best friends and are willing to give up anything to stay with her even their friendship and death might be involved.

Reading to the Writer

1.) I agree that reading is and should be very important to all writers. Reading is a good way to explore different types of writing. It is also very entertaining, and could be very helpful to a writer. With reading, a writer is able to explore different types of writing; from songs, poems, to plays and so on.

2.) Last year I was involved in an Edina club called S.A.L.T. (Service, Adventure, Leadership, Team) On February 23, 2007 our whole club went on a service trip. We went to a place called Feed my Starving Children. When we arrived, the helpful people who work there played a video for us to watch. This video was only about 5 minutes long and contained a lot of information, it explained what we were going to be doing and how it was going to help other children in the world.
It's nice to know that in some way or another you are helping someone. However it is very depressing to know that there are people in this world that don’t realize that there are starving children in this world.

3.) There is a novel called Like Water for Chocolate, written by Laura Esquivel. This is one of my favorite novels because...