What All Writers Can Learn from Folktales (Writing Exercise)

Folktales ignite our imaginations and reveal facets of human nature. In any story, writers design challenges that force their characters to confront their worst fears and insecurities. Here, you’ll find a folktale-inspired writing exercise wherein you can craft a story around a character’s flaws and an event or mystical being that challenges that flaw.

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Joe Webb’s YouTube channel:
   / joewebb-thestoryteller  

“The Bwca” folktale, narrated by Daniel Morden:
  / the-bwca-told-by-daniel-morden  

Check out my other collaborations with Joe Webb on his channel!
+ Writing stories from the same prompt:
   • Writing A Story From The Same Prompt ...  
+ Writing a collaborative story one sentence at a time:    • Writing A Collaborative Story One Sen...  

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Opening Animation by Vitor A. Dupont: https://www.behance.net/vitordupont

Title and End Music: “Clockwork” by Vindsvept –    • Fantasy Music - Vindsvept - Clockwork  

Background Music by Vindsvept:
+ “Alone”
+ “The Journey Home”
+ “Leaving the Dream”
+ “Keeper of the Forest”

Features of Folktales (0:00)
Crafting a Folktale (3:09)
Case Study: The Green Knight (6:46)
Writing Exercise (9:26)
The Ugly One and the Beautiful One (11:50)