At this internships, I was tasked with writing a 3,500-word story for handicapped teenagers.
This process involved me learning a number of important skills including how to write age-appropriate content, which included not using themes that were too dark or words that are too long.
How to pace the story so that I filled the 3,500 work requirement without going over or under, and ensuring that all details were relevant to the plot structure.
How to develop the motives and interests of the characters in the story and make them believable and relatable based on the setting.
How to write equitably and include a diverse set of characters that enriches the story.
How to edit the story and work with the company owner’s feedback to perfect the story throughout the course of the semester.