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Write-a-Novel Exercise 1.2
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The following is a typed out version of chapter 1 “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” by J.K. Rowling. This is not an original piece of work but a one-page excerpt typed out, by hand, for the purpose of commentary and education. I am not trying to “improve” the original text, only learn about writing by altering it for different effects and to learn the techniques that Rowling masters so well.
Chapter one - Original version
Nothing like this man had ever been seen on Privet Drive. He was tall, thin, and very old, judging by the silver of his hair and beard, which were both long enough to tuck into
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My Novel again
Chapter 2
The open steppes to the south are a place of great dangers, concealing them within tall grasses and large outcroppings of rocks. Mitzpah, the only daughter of the Great Chief Ordan stalked human prey. Moving quietly through the eight foot tall grass she came to the edge of a small camp, her leather armor blending well with the evening shadows. Within the camp six armed men divided the spoils of their latest exploits unaware of their hunter. She slid her right hand to the tattoo of a hawk on her left arm and whispered a quiet prayer, Great Selger, guardian of my people, guide our spears and let them strike true.
She dipped he
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The Headshrinkers
When Todd opened the bathroom door and found Nick lying fully clothed in the tub with his wrists competently slit, it was not an absolute shock. Like Todd, Nick had had musical aspirations, but where Todd was an extrovert with his own band, The Headshrinkers, Nick had been a regular shut-in, working and reworking his ballads just for his own satisfaction apparently. With Marlboro lights and cheap lager Todd had coaxed Nick out of his shell. ‘Teach me one of yours,’ he’d requested early on. He had even got Nick playing rhythm guitar at a Headshrinkers gig one time. Strumming throughout from behind a veil of hair it was hard t
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Written: August 23, 2014
Part of the Bitlets Project
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