Abstract
This research was aimed at knowing how to write a novella entitled “Allied” to promote several tourism destinations in Palembang. In research, the researchers used research and development (R&D) method. The researchers conducted two steps of R&D method: (1) preliminary study, which involved literature study, field study, and product drafting, and (2) model development, which were limited testing and wider testing. The researchers implemented these steps by developing the product. The data were collected from observation and interview in preliminary study step. In model development, the draft of novella regarding the language, structure of sentence, and the content of the story was revised by several experts. The novella was written in English by using Final Draft as the software of writing a story. The story was wrapped in action genre by bringing some mystery in tourism destinations in Palembang that would entertain and educate the readers at the same time. Additionally, in writing a novella entitled “Allied” there were three steps that were conducted with R&D method by Sukmadinata (2015) which the steps were linked to the sixth steps of writing a story by Grenville (2001): Getting Ideas, Choosing, Outlining, Drafting, Revising, and Editing.
Highlights
Most of people would probably think that writing is a complicated and boring activity to do
In getting ideas for the story of the novella, the writer builds an idea that will be written in the novella
The writer decided to write the novella with action genre by bringing mystery and riddle in some tourism destinations in Palembang
Summary
Most of people would probably think that writing is a complicated and boring activity to do. Writing can be more than putting the information through paper. On the other hand, writing can be interesting and fun activity to do especially when it comes to use creativity. The activity of writing in creative way is known as creative writing. Creative writing offers a new way for writers to play with language, imagination, and innovation. Creative writing uses senses and emotions in order to create a strong visual in the reader’s mind whereas other forms of writing typically only leave the reader with facts and information instead of emotional intrigue [1]. It can let the writer to create a pleasure works that seems fun to be read. This work includes poetry, scripts, screenplays, creative non-fiction, and fiction story
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