Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Gather three to six writers around a large table or pull desks into a circle. Split a group of more than six writers into two smaller groups.
Step2
Discuss the rules of Circle Writing. Each writer will start the story by writing two lines on the paper. Explain that this can be one sentence or two. The next sentence does not have to be completed before passing the paper to the next writer. Each writer will add another two lines. Continue around the circle until every writer has contributed to each story.
Step3
Begin by handing out the lined paper. Instruct each writer to put her name at the top of the page.
Step4
Agree to "write into" the previous writer's premise to move the story forward. Encourage writers to first read what is on the page, and then continue the story.
Step5
Encourage originality and creativity. Younger writers have a tendency to add the same line to each page without consideration for the individual story. Suggest that writers respect the words already on the page and that they contribute as best they can.
Step6
Advise each writer to note when his entry will be the last before the page is "home" with the writer who started it. The last writer should do his best to conclude the story.
Step7
Read the stories aloud. Each writer has a part in each story that will be shared.
