Craft Your Own Continued

How do they eat? Sitting, Standing, On their heads, On one foot?

Do the inhabitants all know each other?

How do the inhabitants greet each other?

Do all the inhabitants get along?

How are the inhabitants governed?

Is there anyone in charge of the planet?

Do the inhabitants trust this leader?

Do the inhabitants work or play?

Do they sleep? How? Vertically or Horizontally?

Is there some kind of transportation? Land, Sea, Air? Or Other?

Do they use tools or equipment?

Is your planet safe?

Do the inhabitants ever get sick? Do they have medicine and/or Doctors?

Do the inhabitants celebrate holidays? If so what kind?

Do they have any traditions?

Do the inhabitants live forever?

Would funny things happen on your planet? Sad things?

Describe your favorite place on your planet. Why?

Describe the place you hate the most. Why?

If I were a human child visiting your planet would I feel- Loved, Scared, Strong, Weak, Independent, Dependent, Happy, Sad, Determined, Frustrated, Curious, Courageous, Silly, Funny, Smart, Not very Smart, Comfortable, Uncomfortable, Stingy, Giving, Forgetful, Lonely, Welcomed, Friendly, Hostile, Cooperative, Shy, Adventurous, Worried, Or Other?, Would I miss my home and family?

What could happen on your planet that would create a conflict? Perhaps a Social Crisis? Personal Dilemma? Family Dispute? Relationship problems? Things Appearing and Disappearing?

How could this conflict be resolved?

Now, take a moment to reflect on your planet and write a short story based off of your ideas or a story based on whatever you feel inspired to write. (Remember the story should have a beginning, ending, a conflict, and a resolution).

When you’re through writing your story, draw a picture for the cover of your story.

My Story…