How to start writing a story
You can start writing a story by defining its idea; The story may be about a specific character that the writer wants to write his story about, or about a specific event that happened to the writer in his life, or about a specific place, and the writer may want to write a specific type of story; Such as writing a historical or romantic story.
After defining the idea, the writer must define its three basic elements, which are: the character, the conflict, or problem facing this character, and the time and place of this story’s occurrence. Defining the character, time, and place is a simple matter, but defining the complex is the main driver of it. Therefore, the writer must put a knot in the story that prompts the reader to complete it and continue reading.
Writing the introduction to the story
The writer must begin his story by writing an attractive introduction; The introduction must include an event, conflict, or unusual image. To attract the reader's attention, the time, place, and main character must be presented in the first paragraph.
General tips when writing a story
Things to consider when writing a story include:
- The composition of each story must include a set of elements, namely: the introduction, the conflict, the escalation of events, then reaching the climax, then the conclusion. It must be ensured that the introduction and conclusion include the strongest statements in the story.
- Include sensory details about time and place; The writer must think about the feeling, sounds, foods, smells, and looks of the main character in the story, and describe time and place using the senses. To increase its realism for the reader.
- Choose the title of the story; Many editors and writers look at the title of the story initially to determine whether they want to continue reading; Therefore, the writer must choose a title that attracts the reader and encourages him to read the story.
