Story Writing

Brainstorming

Ask yourselves these questions:

What are you are going to write about?

Who will be your audience?

How much do you know about what you want to write about?

Write from a Specific Point of View

First person: "I"

Second person: "You" (rarely used)

Third person: "She/He"

(Used the majority of time but in a "limited" way)

Limited simply means that the story is told through the eyes of one particular character.

Starting Your Story

Your story should begin in such a way that it grabs the readers attention and never lets them go, some ways to begin are:

Sound Effect ( Bang! Crash!) etc. You can also begin with dialogue (two or more characters having a conversation). Using action is also another way to begin. Whatever you choose.

Setting

This is where you are to use descriptive words that let your readers see and hear what’s happening in the surroundings where the story takes place.

Characters

Characters are part of the life blood of fiction. Here are some of the types of characters you may want to create:

Main Character (Protagonist): All the action revolves around this person.

Villain (Antagonist): This person or persons oppose the main character at every turn.

Friends (Sidekicks): This person or persons helps the main character.

Conflict

Conflict is created when obstacles are put in the way of the characters. Here are some types of conflict that can arise in a story:

The main character vs. others

The main character vs. his /her own inner self

The main character vs. situations he/she faces in life

The main character vs. society

Dialogue

Dialogue is used in conversation between your characters. The characters may also have dialogue with themselves. Good dialogue tells the reader something about the characters state of mind or personality.

Crisis

The crisis of a story is the main event, usually the characters are called on to make a decision. The characters realize what they must do to bring a resolution to the conflict.

Story Endings

End your story with a hope, a wish or a memory of the main event by the main character.

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