I read the story, "Orientation" today by Daniel Orozco. Your job is to choose something to introduce or "orient" your reader to. Write 200 words.
Use the elements of hyperbole, understatement, sarcasm, repetition, specific details to ground the "crazy" elements. It needs to make just enough sense to allow for great commentary leaps.
You could write about what it is like to be the youngest of three brothers, your job, your cabin, walking to school, applying for scholarships, breaking up with a lover, ordering coffee, exercising, beefing up, first date, etc
Add really specific detail. Vary the sentence and paragraph length for rhythmic effect. Attempt the second person, present tense.
If it doesn't work, try a different tense and point of view.
Thursday: A two page scene is due. Can be episodic (Orientation) or time montage (Driving Under The Influence)
