Write a story which you are close to.
In 3rd person format; present tense – EVERY TIME.
A VISUAL voice.
“Mark picks up the gun and holds it in his hand. It begins to tremble, as if alive.”
Narration helps the audience understand the story better.
You need to imagine the images when you write for a story.
Commonly used in:
- Screenplays (The story/film unfolds as we read it; fosters a more urgent & immediate feel to the story)
- Thriller & Suspense Games
Passive vs Active
Passive: Uses weak verbs; tells what’s happening in the character’s head; creates a distance between the reader from the story.
Active: Uses strong action verbs; shows the action; uses an immediate sentence structure; conveys the story in a lively manner.
- when you’re writing, choose the stronger verb.
TIPS FOR WRITING:
- Everyone has no problems coming up with a lst of excuses for procrastination.
- The biggest problem is getting started.
- Begin with a short description of your story.
- When you have a writer’s block, take a break, find inspiration then continue until you derive solution.
- All writers sleep better when they solve the problem in their stories. Sleeping on the (writing) job is a no-no.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself, what you write at the beginning is seldom good but eventually …..
Ask yourself:
- Whose story am I telling?
- What is the point of this story?
- How can I engage the attention of the audience?
Story comments:
- It’s credibility (Had happened to you)
- Passages drawn from reality or experience.
- Passages created artificially to keep the narrative flowing.
