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Genre Flip Writing Challenge: Tell the Same Story Two Ways

The same story can feel completely different depending on how you tell it.

The Challenge

Step 1: Choose a simple story idea.
It can be anything - a first date, a mysterious letter, a bad day at school, a surprise visitor, etc.

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Step 2: Tell the story in one genre.
Maybe it’s a romantic comedy, a thriller, or a drama. Keep it short - about one paragraph (5–7 sentences).

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Step 3: Tell the same story again in a different genre.
Change the tone, the language, the pacing, and even what details you include.

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Step 4: Reflection

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Example: 

Genre 1 – Comedy:

Taylor’s first day as a barista went terribly wrong - she spilled milk on her boss, frothed the wrong drink, and accidentally gave decaf to the only customer who really, really needed caffeine.

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Genre 2 – Horror:

Taylor’s first day behind the espresso machine began with the smell of burnt milk - and ended when she realized the dark figure in the reflection wasn’t hers.

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Same setup. Totally different vibe.

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What to Do:

Write two short paragraphs - one in each genre - and include a quick reflection (2–3 sentences):

Which version do you like better?
Which felt more natural to write?
What was the difference?

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