But in a nutshell, here’s how to wrap up just about any short story in a satisfying way: Find the “natural” conclusion.Here I’m referring to what actually happens in terms of plot, rather than simply how it
How do setting, plot, and character reinforce each other? Explain more. What is the difference between a plot and theme ? How do setting, plot, and character reinforce each other in a work of fiction? How can the structure of a story be used to construct a character? How does one wr...
When constructing a plot diagram, the following key components need to be kept in mind. These are the five key parts of the plot diagram, based on how a story unfolds. 1. Exposition:The exposition in a story according to Freytag is where important information is provided to the audience to...
From the beginning of my writer’s journey, I knew story structure had to be a vital part of creating successful stories. But I wasn’t sure how to best construct a story, which of the many models would produce the best results for me. I started writing short stories using a nine-poin...
How to Construct a Narrative. Everyone has a story to tell, whether from their own life or from the depths of their imagination. Such a story, in written form, is called a narrative. To construct a narrative, you must understand the elements that make a
Crafting details into your story is a skill many writers work hard to master. The old adage "show don't tell" is often quoted, but not always understood. Details help you create, or show, everything from your story's setting to character descriptions to character feelings. To create uniqu...
This is everything that leads up to the high point of your story— indeed, without rising action, there is no story!Needless to say, most of your creative energy should go into this part. You’ll have to construct multiple events, moments of characterization, and likely a subplot or two...
Construct a Whole New World: Or you can build a completely fictional world like Middle Earth or Westeros—the ultimate act of fantasy creation. This immersive option requires extensive worldbuilding since you're constructing a new reality from scratch. But total creative freedom makes it highly rewa...
Download our premise worksheet.Follow it to construct yoursingle sentencepremise. Then, post your premisein thePro Practice Workshop(and if you’re not a member yet, you canjoin here).If you post, please be sure to leave feedback on premises for at least three of your fellow writers. ...
There is a firm process in place that you need to follow to construct a solid outline. On the other hand, you might be looking for something a bit more free-form. Or, you might be looking for an outlining method to save you a bit more time. Another option you might want to try is...