Writing from the Mind Palace. Objective  I will learn how to enter my mind palace when composing and analyzing texts by learning the Sherlock Holmes.

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Writing from the Mind Palace

Objective  I will learn how to enter my mind palace when composing and analyzing texts by learning the Sherlock Holmes method of deduction and applying my knowledge in crafting a story outline.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Anthology

The MacDougall Twins with Sherlock Holmes Series to introduce YA readers to Sherlock Holmes Currently working on the second book in the series, Attack of the Violet Vampire

Sherlock Holmes on the Mind Palace: “I consider that a man's brain originally is like a little empty attic, and you have to stock it with such furniture as you choose.”

How do we do this?

Mind Palace Scene morypalace.mp4/view

Observe

Analyze and Deduce  What is going on in the picture?  How do you know where the picture is taking place?  What do we learn about the characters from the picture?  What do you think will happen next? Use evidence!!

The Mystery of the Missing Monster

Describe the Monster  What is the monster?  What does it look like, smell like, sound like?  How large or small is it?  Does the monster have a personality?

Describe the Detective Looks Age Height and weight Eye color Teeth Complexion Shape of face Personality Intelligence Mood Habits Poise Speech patterns Other details Family Friends Work or school Favorites

Describe the Setting Time and Place  When is the time period?  Where is the setting?  Is this a real or imaginary place?  What surrounds the setting?  Is this a busy or quiet area? Main Location  What type of location is this?  What is the layout of the location?  What items are in the location?  What sounds are in the location?  What smells are in the location?  Who is in the location?

The Mystery Introduction  What happened before the monster went missing?  Who is introduced?  What events occurred?  What is the mood of the story?  How are these people and events important to the mystery? Problem  How does the monster go missing?  Who discovers it?  How does the detective become involved?  What is the mood at this point? Does the mood shift? Resolution  How is the mystery solved?  Who solves the mystery?  Why did the monster go missing?  What happened to the main characters? (Protagonisst/ antagonist)  What happens next?

Wrap Up

Exit How does entering my mind palace make me a better writer?