- Before
beginning to write, form a clear idea about the plot. You must
know how the story is going to unfold and ultimately end. If you can
start well and end well, your story will certainly be a good one.
- Adhere
to the outline given, i.e., neither omit any point nor distort the
order of the points given in the outline.
- Connect
the points in such a manner as to come up with a coherent composition. Or
else, the unity in the story as one whole will be lost.
- You
may insert dialogues wherever
possible. certainly, make the story interesting.
- These dialogues should
be short, lively and interesting.
- Given
names to characters. Even animals can have names. These names
should be short and interesting.
- Let
your story not be unduly long. Adhere to the word limit, if
prescribed.
- The
importance of the conclusion cannot be overlooked. It leaves a
lasting impact on the reader.
- Give
a suitable title to the story. You may name it after the main
character, object incident or proverb/quotation.
- Write
the story in the past tense.
- Use
short sentences to write your story. Remember, If you write long
winding sentences, the meaning of what you want to convey, might
be lost.
- Do not
use slang. We do not write the way we speak.
- Go
through your story. This will help you to refine it. Omit all
unnecessary details.
- Edit
the mistakes in punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Stories are written either in the first person; or, as a
third-person
Format
- Beginning: Use
interesting phrases
- Character
Introduction: Use Dialogues to revealing the character. Spell
out the strengths and weaknesses of your main character. Such details make
a character come alive. You may insert dialogues wherever possible.
Certainly, make the story interesting.
- Plot: The
plot is the sequence of events around which the pursuits of the main, as
well as the other characters in your story, revolves.
- Conclusion: End
of the story. The ending of any story, however short, is very crucial.
Sometimes, you may need to write the ending of the story more than once to
get it right.
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