英语博客：ESL Podcast 743 – Writing a Story

　　Xavier: How’s your novel coming along?
Sara: It’s not. I abandoned it for now. I think I bit off more than I can chew. Now, I’m working on a short story.
Xavier: That sounds interesting. Who are the main characters?
Sara: I’m not sure yet. Character development is really important so I need to give the characters themselves some serious thought.
Xavier: Okay, tell me about the general plot. Is it an adventure, romance, horror story – what?
Sara: I haven’t decided¹ that either.
Xavier: All right. What about the setting? Is it going to be set in the U.S.?
Sara: Hmm, that’s still up in the air, too. I’m thinking of writing a period story, but I’m not sure what time period to choose. That’ll help decide the actual setting.
Xavier: I’m guessing you haven’t decided the point of view of the story either, whether it’ll be told in the first person or third person, am I right?
Sara: You are. I know. I have a lot to think about.
Xavier: You’ve definitely got your work cut out for you.
Sara: I know. I’m just waiting for some inspiration.
Xavier: Good luck with that.
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。