How To Write A Story

By: Cobi

You know, I really enjoy chatting with just about anyone. However, sometimes I can't always do what I want. I frequently get fussed at for talking too much so I have discovered a way around that. I can talk to people through my writing. Writing a story is cool because you can write about anything you want.

First you need several sheets of notebook paper. This is because you do not know how long your story is going to be. You want to have plenty of paper to tell all of your details. Next you need a number two sharpened pencil. I prefer using a number 2 sharpened because that is what I am accustomed to. You may even want to use your favorite pencil if you have one.

Then, on one sheet of notebook paper think of a title and write it down. You might have to take some time to think of a title you will use for your story. Your story may come from your experiences in life, a movie, another book or title, and so on. For example, I am working on a story called "Elferella" which is based on the story "Cinderella."

Make sure you write the title on the piece of paper at the top. This will give you plenty of room to write your story. After that think of a topic that your story is about. It is very important that your story topic ties in with your title! Nothing is more irritating than a title that has nothing to do with a story. That is because you may pick out a book based on the title and it may have nothing to do with what you are looking for. That can be annoying!

You need to write the beginning down next. About 99% of the stories you read have a problem and a solution. So in the beginning, something happens for the problem to happen. Your beginning also needs to engage the reader. It needs to engage the reader by grabbing their attention.

Next you write your middle. In the middle your problem grows our bigger and bigger. This keeps the reader interested in your story or text. As the problem grows bigger in the middle, this is where you will find more action. During the end as you write, your problem is decreases. Soon your problem is solved and everything is back to normal. This is how most stories are.

If you want to write another story, you can start another problem at the very end and then solve that problem during your next story. When your story is done, you can read it to your friends and see if they like your story. Chances are, if you have done your best, your friends will love it! They may even turn it into a movie!

Here I come Hollywood!