C.A.R.E
In CARE, what does the "C" stand for? (this refers to the problems your readers are dealing with.)
Concerns?
In our gardening metaphor, this represents the main idea behind the writing.
The seed.
This season is mostly suited for a story about isolation.
Winter.
This is the central "problem" that drives a story forward.
Conflict
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
In CARE, what does the "A" stand for? (this refers to what your readers hope to achieve or become.)
Aspirations
In our gardening metaphor, this represents the audience for our writing.
The soil.
This season is best suited for a story about new beginnings.
Spring.
This explains why the characters choose to act.
Motivation.
What's the total population of the world? (Approximately)
8.3 billion
What does the R stand for in C.A.R.E? (This would include things like actual living situations)
Reality
Horror, comedy, romance, and mystery are all examples of this way of classifying stories.
The genre.
Moving a scene from a sunny beach in July to a snowy night in January changes this element of the story.
Setting.
This tells readers what will happen if the protagonist fails. (The reason behind their motivation)
Stakes
What's the capitol city of Michigan?
Lansing
What does the E stand for in care? This would include the surroundings of the characters
Environment
A writer uses different vocabulary for younger readers and adults. What element has changed?
Language.
This describes the emotional "feeling" the author wants you to experience during a story
Mood / Tone
A character begins as a coward but ends the story as a hero. Which load-bearing element does this demonstrate?
Change.
What is the hardest natural substance?
Diamonds.
What is C.A.R.E. intended to help you understand?
The audience you're trying to reach.
Sarcastic, serious, playful, or conversational writing can reveal this "sound" the writer would like you to hear.
Voice.
Falling leaves cause a character to remember playing outside as a child. What the name of this emotional connection?
Nostalgia.
If you are able to create this element in a story, all the rest will fall in place.
Conflict
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid