There’s nothing like writing a story. It is a truly satisfying creative process. In order to write a story that people will enjoy. You need to understand the key elements that all good writers use in stories. In this article we will explore these elements.
1. Brainstorming
Ask yourself 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? What do I need to find out?
2. 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.
3. 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 Effects, for example: Splash! Pop! Another way to begin is with dialogue, that is, two or more characters having a conversation. Using action is also another way to start. Whatever you choose, you must do it in a way...