If you have been inspired to write a short story, we have great writing tips to get you started!
Read, read and read some more
The more you read, the better you will write. Try to venture out of your normal reads- different genres and styles of writing will expand your knowledge and who knows can even spark an idea.
Study short stories
Choose two short stories to study carefully to develop your understanding of the short story formula before writing your own.
Plan your story
Outline your story from beginning to end- knowing how it is going to unfold. Once you have that completed, you can start writing.
Hook your reader
The beginning of your story must entice the reader. Introduce your main character and establish the tone, mood and setting of your story.
Form your characters
You must know exactly who your characters are, what they are about and how they would react in situations. If you can’t create an image in your head, how are your readers suppose to?
Obstacle or desired goal
There must be an obstacle or desired goal that you character is striving to overcome or achieve. This is where we will see growth and development.
Get different opinions
Allow a family member or a close friend, who will be honest, to read your story. Don’t be disheartened if they didn’t love it straight-away, go back and re-work until they do!
Enjoy yourself
Remember you are writing because it is a passion- enjoy your creative process.
