How to write a story?

Answer 1

First, you've got to plan it. You have to know what's going to happen, why it's going to happen, when and where it's going to happen. You have complete control over your story. Also, plan out the characters. Make them come alive. If it's a short story, you don't have to get too detailed, but it's still nice to know your character and be able to relate to them.

Then, do your research. If you're writing a historical story, you'll need a lot of research. Make sure you know what you're writing about.

Then, put the pen to the paper (or the fingers to the keyboard) and get writing. Have fun! Don't worry about what people will think of it. This story is for you. Write it.

Good luck, and I hope I helped you!

Answer 2

First, pick a topic that you are interested in writing about. Make a list of characters that you would like in your story. Make sure your story includes all of the elements of plot : characters, a plot, rising and falling actions, and conclusion. When you write your story, it needs to be divided somehow. You could do it by section, chapter, or if its a short story you dont need sections. (paragraphs are a given.) Make sure you know your basic rules on punctuation, grammar, and spelling. To let your story have a little more flare to it, you could use things like foreshadowing (hinting at something that may happen later in the story,) or surprise (humor, saddness or happiness that could change the mood of the story that changes the reader's perspective.) Also, i would also recommend using a thesaurus. It comes in really handy when you find yourself using words like, big, little, etc. basically when your using common words all the time. Try looking up synonyms for them in the thesaurus. Lastly, when you finish writing your story, make sure when you are done you use revision and edit your story for things like punctuation, grammar and spelling. People will not want to read a story filled with careless mistakes.
Note: stay on topic!
Here's a website that should help you as well: http://www.alistapart.com/stories/writeliving/
Good luck and I hope i helped in some way!

Answer 3

For a non pro-writer the way that will work is to sit with friends and tell your story . Start where your mind is . After doing this a few times write the first part . Later tell the story again and let it grow to become a novel. You can also tell it to a audio-type program that will type it automatically for you . Just do the typos after and it will amaze you.

Answer 4

Wow, this is a little broad isn't it?

Well, I guess, pick a genre, pick some characters and decide upon what they are going to do and what the plot line of your book will be. Decide upon the climax and write a synopsis to make sure it works.

Then just sit down and write.

Answer 5

Learn how to re-write. First put all of your thoughts, plot, and words on a page. Don't judge. Just write. Once you are done, don't look at what you wrote for at least one week. Then go back to it and start to re-write. That's when the art of writing comes into play.

Answer 6

Start by deciding who your main characters are. Learn as much about them as you can (there are tons of character worksheets out there, if you google for them). Give them names and backgrounds. Make them well-rounded. He may have amnesia, but who are the people around him and how would they react to this news? Even if he does not know anything about his life, you should know it! It will help determine how his friends and family interact with him.

Then I would work on an outline of your story. I don't tend to have very detailed outlines when I begin (I have a one or two page plot synopsis, though), but for many writers they benefit immensely from doing a thorough outline first. It really depends on how your brain works, but give it a shot and see if it helps!

I would recommend reading as many books as possible in genres that you like to write, plus books about the craft of writing. When you are reading fiction books, pay attention to how the authors structure their work.

Here are some of my favorites about writing (your local library should have most of them):
1) "Writing Down The Bones" by Natalie Goldberg
2) "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott
3) "On Writing Well" by William Zinsser
4) "How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy" by Orson Scott Card
5) "On Writing" by Stephen King
6) "No Plot? No Problem!" by Chris Baty
7) "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves" by Lynne Truss
8) "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White

Also, take a look at a few websites where authors gather. Some of them have very helpful articles and forums. Holly Lisle has a fantastic website that has articles on both the business and writing aspects of the life, and I would highly recommend her section on world building:
http://hollylisle.com/fm/

Forward Motion is a wonderful, helpful community:
http://www.fmwriters.com/

Absolute Write is one of my favorite author communities, with a vast pool of resources and helpful people:
http://www.absolutewrite.com

Write every single day. Set a target for yourself. For instance, my goal right now is to write 1,000 words a day. I get this done before I go on the internet, read, watch TV, or goof around. To begin, maybe set an easier goal for yourself-- try 250 words each day. Write in a journal as well, if you feel so inclined!

When you get ideas, find a way to record them as well. I have a spiral notebook that I keep just for that purpose. This way, when I want to begin a new project I can read through my notes and find just the right idea! I am not going to share any ideas with you because that is part of your job as a writer. I am a writer as well, and my story ideas are my own to write.

Also, never forget how important it is to edit and rewrite! When you finish a short story or novel, I suggest setting it aside for a month. Don't look at it or think about it (if you can help it). Work on another project. Once that time has passed, go back and read what you wrote. Try to be objective-- are there parts that need to be expanded? Cut out? Rewritten? How is the grammar and spelling? Editing could (and should) take more time than the original draft!

Just write!

Answer 7

im sure youve read many stories and wrote many in your childhood take something you know about or a topic that interest you and run with it once you start writting you get into it and before you know iit you have a story maybe even a novel

Answer 8

Like the guy above me said, and you also need a plot... I am writing a story that I wrote for 11th grade class, but I am adding onto it. Just make sure you stay on topic and no wondering from it.

Answer 9

ummm... you just figure out what you want to write about, pick a name you like, and write.

Answer 10

your point? oh gosh well, pick a topic, then list people who is goin to be in your story.