WRITING A BETTER STORY
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Writing a Better Story
Summary
Enhance your storytelling by following these tips for organization. Effective organization boosts productivity and increases your chances of success.
Key Concepts
- Writing
- Success in writing
- Organized writing
- Improving writing skills
Article
Explore these strategies to organize your writing and make it more engaging for your audience.
Story Summary
Begin by summarizing your book, story, or blog in one or two sentences, using no more than thirty words.
Outline Structure
Develop a rough outline of your story’s structure, including:
- Story arcs (beginning, rise, climax)
- Character introductions
- Main themes
- Pivotal events
- Key information
- Plot points to maintain tension
Initially, your outline doesn’t need to be extensive, but keep it handy to expand as new ideas surface. Avoid using small slips of paper for notes; instead, integrate them into your outline. If unsure where they fit, place them tentatively with a marker for later review.
Character Traits and Development
Document the essential details of your characters, leaving room for added depth. For major characters, consider separate documents or databases. Track:
- Development (growth or decline)
- Change and conflict
- Backstory
- Relationships with other characters
Align these insights with your evolving outline. Remember, character development is most effective through dialogue, as readers often trust spoken clues over expository ones. While characters can be witty, avoid making your protagonist unsympathetic, unless intentionally done.
Exposition
Use exposition to enhance tension and add dramatic depth. Avoid self-indulgence or repetition. Topics might include goals, plans, fears, and dreams. Keep exposition concise and varied, building on previous insights. Mix short and long sentences to add rhythm and impact. Boring exposition risks losing your reader, so strive to keep it engaging.
Conflict
Conflict drives stories. Incorporate at least two sources of conflict, with one major conflict persisting until the end. Secondary conflicts are crucial for sustaining momentum and engagement during slower sections. Structure your work to weave these conflicts throughout, maintaining a compelling pace. Consider mapping your story by conflicts to identify any gaps.
Enjoy the Process
Finally, enjoy the writing process. Your enthusiasm will resonate with readers. Regardless of your skill level, you're creating something unique. The more passion you invest, the better the final product will be.
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