What should be my first step in writing a fictional short story?

Question

I would like to start writing something about my life. Nothing too long, but something that would make young people laugh and want more. How should I start off? And what would make for a good book?

Answer 1

An outline helps marshal your thoughts, start at the beginning. If you can figure out what sells, let me know. Every author on the planet has the same question...

Answer 2

I heard or read that one writer follows what the characters do, say, feel. The characters drive the story.

Answer 3

let yor imagintion run loose in a fenced area