PLAN :
PLAN Before you start writing it is a good idea to plan out your story. Make a list of possible characters and describe briefly what you want to happen in your story.
In your plan you should have:
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An introduction paragraph that sets the scene and introduces your characters.
There should be a few paragraphs in the middle of your story, these should be where all the action happens and should be the core of your story.
Always finish with a conclusion that rounds it all up and brings the story together.
INTRODUCTION :
INTRODUCTION Your introduction should make an impact on your reader. It should be precise and present the characters and events sharply.
The idea is to create just enough excitement that the reader desires to read on. Don’t give out too much information in your introduction. Leave most of the information and action of your story for the middle of your story in the core part.
THE CORE :
THE CORE The core of your story is where it all happens. This can be just a couple of paragraphs or several depending on the length you intend your story to be. Pace your story out over a few paragraphs but remember to not give more information than is necessary. Concentrate on what your story is about and try not to go off track on to information that is not needed. Keep it to the point and keep your reader interested. As you come towards the end of the core part of your story, start to finish the story up, or prepare it for the big conclusion.
CONCLUSION :
CONCLUSION The conclusion is where it all ends up. Your conclusion should be one to two paragraphs and it should bring the whole story together. It should answer any questions raised in the core part of the story, and finish off the story.
You can conclude your story with a bit of a twist or a surprise to keep the reader guessing or wondering what would be next, but it does however need to bring a feeling of finality to the reader. Sometimes the best short stories are the ones that leave you guessing, so do not be afraid to create a bit of mystery in your conclusion but make sure the story feels finished and concluded.
REMEMBER :
REMEMBER When writing short stories be precise and do not “babble” on about unnecessarily things. Try to keep it simple and to the point. Try to keep the reader interested, intrigued or guessing. You do not have much time in a short story to explain yourself, so describe your scenes well and with descriptive words. Be careful not to over use big words and create a story full of fancy language, keep it direct and simple. You story should flow from one paragraph into the next and not have an interrupted feel about it.
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