Make it Memorable

ASSIGNMENT FOR FRIDAY:
Regarding the book by Bob Dotson, Make It Memorable: Please read the introduction and Section One (pages 3-41). Then, answer the following questions and be sure to exceed the requested word counts:

o What do you notice about the way he writes? Use specific examples, please.
Bob writes his in a very smooth fashion he also tends to constantly motivate or encourage readers throughout the book. He tells us how he first began his work in the film environment and how he thought himself the basics before applying them to his own work. Bob explains every step thoroughly in his examples. For example, when he is talking about his story on Ruby Bridges he first presents us with his entire story as a whole. Then he breaks down all of the steps and explains how each step is significant in the story.

o What did you learn from reading pages 9 to 27?
I learned about the rule of threes, filling the silence, and the non-question/question. The non-question question is the best way to get a unique soundbite. Instead of steering a conversation the way you want it to go with someone, let the silence go on after so that they can fill in. Also I learned that you shouldn't recycle important thoughts because although they wont be useful in your current story; they might come in handy for any future ones.

o With the scripts: What do suppose is described in each column? Why would it be split like that? What else is interesting about the scripts?
In the scripts, on the right side is directions of what is going to be shown on screen, or the video parts of the story. On the left side of the script is all of the words that will be spoken. I think he splits it this way to show us the difference in how a story should be presented.