The Writing Fiction to Heal Process

1

Pre-Writing Prep Work

  • Determining the “why”

  • Determining the “what”

  • Determining the “how”

  • Analysis of fiction texts in relation to the client

2

connecting truth & fiction

  • Venn Diagramming the “truth” against the “fiction”

  • Building a story elements inventory using prep work as a basis for the fictional story

  • “Mining” more life experiences, emotions, and aspects to fill out the core of the fictional story

3

Blueprinting forward

  • Individualized to the client

  • Co-creating a “blueprint” for writing forward

  • Frequent “check-ins” to assess viability in continuing or re-evaluating and re-structuring with client