The Break Up Micro Memoir Ghazal Journal Creative Writing
Wrote a micro memoir.
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Between 250 to 750 words. Not more. Not less. |
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Don’t write about thoughts or feelings. |
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Use direct quotations with “” or italics |
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Has a turn and uses specific details set in a strong action line |
You wrote a ghazal.
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Each stanza has one couplet (two lines). |
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The ghazal should have at least 5 couplets. |
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Each letter stands for the last word in the line. Ex: Stanza 1 Stanza 2Stanza 3Stanza 4 a b c d a a a a |
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Each line is at least 14 syllables and about the same length. |
You wrote a monologue.
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At least 2.5 pages long. Double spaced |
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A series of action scenes, framed by questions and insights. |
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Contains turning points. |
