Before moving to Lesson 6.2, make sure you can answer these questions:
What does "synthesis" mean in the context of creative writing, and how is it different from simply reviewing what you've learned?
Reviewing is looking back at what you learned. Synthesis is combining those skills into something new. How are those different?
Name two writing skills from this course that work together. Explain how one strengthens the other.
Think about how character development connects to dialogue, or how setting supports conflict, or how voice reflects motivation. How does mastering one skill make you better at another?
What is one specific technique you've developed as a writer? Give an example from your own work.
Look at what you've written throughout the course. What specific craft move have you practiced repeatedly? How has your execution improved?
Why is understanding how your skills connect important for the capstone project ahead?
The capstone asks you to bring everything together. If you know how your skills connect, how does that help you create something more cohesive and powerful?
If you can answer all four questions with specific examples, you're ready to move forward. Your answers should be grounded in your own work, not generic statements.
If you find yourself struggling with any of these questions, revisit Lesson 6.1 and your Skill Synthesis Map. The work you did on that activity is proof of your growth—use it.