Worksheet 1 of 5. Observation collection
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Instructions
Record visible actions, sounds, and objects without assigning hidden motives.

Worked example, fictional
Context: A writer turns a bus-stop observation into a fictional scene without claiming to know strangers' private lives.
Completed response: A person folds a receipt repeatedly while waiting.

Your decision
What did you notice before interpreting it?
My answer: [ ]
Source and date: [ ]
Still to check: [ ]
Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]

Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts.
[ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.

Next worksheet: Detail selection.

Before you start
- Ordinary surroundings: [Source or notes]
- Brief writing time: [Source or notes]
- Chosen constraint: [Source or notes]

What you will make
A set of short drafts using specific observations and deliberate craft choices.