Sunday, February 09, 2014

How to write a story

Imagination is the key ingredient to write a story, but we also know the component parts and what items are a must. Here are some tips for writing a story.


to write a story


Writing a story

You can say that anyone who can write , can be the author of a story , but it is difficult to conduct a story that is really good to dare not let shelved. The issue is not having the reputation of a professional writer, what matters is to enjoy and be consistent.


The first thing to do is to know what a story . 

According to the Royal Spanish Academy, a story is a "fictional short story" ; start by this point, as the key factor of this format is its short length.


How to find a topic to write a story


  • Considering that we have to write something that is not as long as a novel, we can initiate to brainstorm with. The "muse" is not reserved only for great creative, for nothing better than inspiration in the everyday and then add imaginary components. If our day normally develops between elders, write something about them!. We assure you that will a good story , as all the components are known.
  • Now that we know that we will write a story about the elderly, go to the next step: the construction of the characters . Each and every one of the individuals that we put in the story should play a role, but for now, we can be involved in creating characters that are complementary, thinking about their tastes, habits, views, etc.. We could have a shy sexagenarian who does not like leaving the asylum, and in contrast, describe an adventurous, cheerful and eager to live old woman. While he likes chocolate, she loves strawberries.
  • Now that we know what our story is about and who your stakeholders, consider the time that will be reported . Decide whether topical passes into or be a tale of the 70s.

Component parts of the story

The parts of a story are introduction, middle and end . Well, in the first part we present the environment and characters. Then the current conflicts, and from that moment arises, our fictional people start living their hardships and struggle to overcome. Finally, we have the final solution, either sad or happy ending.


What position will the narrator?

Moreover, it is necessary to ask the kind of narrator . We can write in the third person as an omniscient narrator who knows everything that happens, including the feelings of the characters, and I also write as an observer of what happens, not knowing everything about everybody thoroughly.

Another option is to write the story in the second person , where the narrator is the protagonist or witness of what is happening. In other cases, it can be written in first person, where the writer tells himself the story.


Tips for writing a story

It is important that when we write we give free rein to the thoughts . It seems incredible but often our characters begin to do things we had not raised. For example, the old woman would steal a vehicle to encourage men to take a trip, the two go in pajamas and buy expensive clothes to look better.

When you start with your story, try to start with a phrase that captures the attention of your reader, so that it hooks into your story and can not stop until the end.

At the time you finish your story , set it aside and I rest it for a few hours before correcting . With a calm mind, you will find mistakes or add details that you had not thought of before. Once you consider you're ready, give it to people you trust to give you an honest opinion, although it is very hard, accept criticism and corrects what you think that you must change.

To write either a story, you must read a lot. For tales choose authors and styles to which you feel attracted and begins to nourish, but do not forget the classics and you have much to teach. 
Eventually have your own way of telling , do not rush. Take care of your spelling and grammar, but do not try to write with big words that neither you yourself know the meaning.

Many times you will feel tempted to leave the story. Remember that it is very common and, as stated earlier, keep the record because you will feel much better when you see the results.

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