If you have the ‘best-seller’ short story, write it down and
let the world read it.
Oh wait! You have tried it and expressing it in words is not
easy. In fact, on paper it is too much to ask for, isn’t it?
So, here are some tips that will help you start writing.
Catchy first paragraph
A good short story should grip the readers from the start to
the very end. Well, your story’s ending is classic, but what about the start?
Here is a secret – readers will read your story’s first paragraph,
and if it is not good enough to keep them going on, the ending will be unread,
forever.
So, work on it and be sure that you write a catchy first
paragraph. If needed, rewrite it hundred times.
Point of view matters
The first person and third person battle in your mind and on
paper will continue forever. In some cases, even the second person point of
view can pop in your mind and occupy some space for days, months and even
years.
Clear this section. Finalize a point of view and build on
it.
Dialogues matter
Some of us think that short stories should have no dialogues.
In extreme cases, a couple of dialogues will be fine. However, this is a
misconception that is ringing in the minds of newbie writers.
Short stories are dependent on dialogues. In exceptional
cases, you will find a short story that is successful sans dialogues.
In other cases, your dialogues will help you stay on track.
Talking about dialogues, one should not think that random
dialogues will be accepted. Meaningful dialogues are the need of the hour. If
you can deliver, people will accept it. If not, look for an alternate career or
be ready to pay ghostwriters to beautify your short story. In the second case,
your cost will be extremely high.
Be patient
If you have completed your short story, keep it aside for a
couple of days or weeks. Forget about it. After this gap, read your short story.
If you like it, look for a critique who can give his/her views on your short
story. If not, rewrite it.
Remember, writing a short story is easy. Making it worth
reading is difficult. So, keep calm and revise your short story.
Read short stories and novels
Without reading, you cannot write a short story.
So, start reading.
Here, you will find many short stories. Read them and get
inspired.
If you have a list of favorite authors, you should buy some
books and read them. Look for matching coupons at Chameleonjohn.
It will help.
Feel your story
If you are too casual about your character, your readers
will not care about your story. So, get involved in the scene and feel what
your character should feel. This will help you improve your story.
So, think about it and feel your story.
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nice tips :)
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