How to Write a story?

Question

I want to write a story book for 10yr olds or a book like Lion withch and wardrobe (all ages). Do you have any ideas for a good story? For boys AND girls.

Answer 1

Well if I was to tell you the story plot then it would be my story and you would be getting full credit and money for something I came up for. I don't see how that is fair. If I were you I would look at other Children's Books and see if any of them give you any ideas.

Answer 2

As a fellow writer, I would suggest several things in your quest to author a book for 10-year-olds. Know your audience. Talk to as many kids in the age range you've specified and find out their interests--their likes and dislikes; problems they perceive; personal issues. Think about WHY you want to write--what is it that sparked your interest. Stay true to this ideal as you attempt to create your masterpiece. Don't pattern your own work too closely upon someone else's works---have faith in your own ideas and begin putting them on paper. Conflict resolution is always a good place to start when researching a book or article. What conflicts do youngsters between the ages of, say, 9 and 12 (preteen) face on a daily basis? What are some resolutions for these conflicts that you can think of or that you've witnessed them using? These two questions give you a foundation upon which to build as an art project and book- writing endeavor. Your characters can be composites of several people you may know (or even patterned on yourself if you like), but to appeal to youngsters, the characters should seem realistic in their responses and attitudes. Is there a particular bully or achiever in your own memories who stands out? Is there a moment in your own life that deserves to be highlighted? These are some foundational items that can perhaps be worked into an appealing book. If you are just now developing your talents, I can recommend a wonderful book with various writing exercises: "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. Maybe you and a few of your more artistically creative friends can have a weekly seminar build around the book's tasks that are designed to fully open the artist within. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I'm writing a story myself, But it's not going to be for all ages though. I want a book with fiction, like there's just an average ordinary city and outside of it there's a place that looks ordinary too. but there is hidden civilization that has powers to do unreal things. i mostly come up with the info. but i still look things up. So if you want to write an all age book, like Narnia, look into those kind of books and get some ideas off of it. I'm not saying copy write, i mean just get some ideas from it and try to make ideas out of that. So say you read The lion , the witch and the wardrobe, you can get ideas like there's a village were people are not very wealthy and a Dictator overran it or something. then there's a family who is trying to save their village, but they are too weak. Then they find their uncle Bobby, Herald, or whatever you want to call him and he is in charge of a military camp and he tries to help his nieces and nephews. so you know just look into books that you want yours to be like, get some ideas, then get creative.

Answer 4

Kurt Vonnegut gave some great general writing advice:

1. Be sure some character wants something right away.

2. Every single sentence must either advance plot or define character.

3. Give the reader somone to root for.

And the advice I give to my writing students: A story is simply a situation where someone wants something but can't easily get it.

Answer 5

Generally any sort of fantastic adventure is great for kids. It allows them to develop with a love to read and an ability to use their imagination from fantastic adventures brought into normal everyday situations. Cult classics like Harry Potter are so popular because they create an alternate universe. Its hard to go wrong with those. also try to stay away from the grey areas between good and evil, Its a lot more interesting for kids if they can get an idea of who the bad guy is right off the bat.

Answer 6

Take elements from various sources, and make them your own. CS Lewis drew heavily from christian stories to write the chronicles of narnia.

As for suggestions, you should pick a theme you like. I can't pick it for you.

Answer 7

begin by conceptualizing the beginning, the middle and the ending. after that just fill in the blanks. i like to write the outline first and then go from there

Answer 8

I do, but I intend to do it myself when I get time for it.