writing a short story
Writing a Short Story
If you are planning to write a short story, then you need to know about the basic elements of one. This article lists the key points in the structure of these kinds of stories.
- Introduction - The introduction of your story should be catchy and interesting. It is crucial to build curiosity at the beginning of a story. Use this as a base to introduce your setting and main characters. Creating strong characters is crucial. The introduction should be brief and to the point. At the same time, add a bit of humor or drama in it, and don't make it dry.
- Foundation - Build the plot of the story gradually and introduce other minor characters that are important for the plot. Avoid using unnecessary and superfluous description of events, otherwise you will break the flow and structure. But, don't forget to build up the story's climax by giving details that lead up to it.
- Climax - Write about the main events of the story. Don't bore your readers with too many details as this will take the focus away from the climax. Use short sentences and edit carefully, to keep the narrative tight and free-flowing.
- Pre-conclusion - Build up a good pre-conclusion where any unresolved issues are settled. In the case of a thriller, this is the time to divulge details about the main mastermind. Having a good pre-conclusion helps to lead to the conclusion, ensuring that the story does not end abruptly.
- Conclusion - Wrap up the conflict depicted in the story. The conclusion can be dramatic, depending upon the plot and style of writing. An unexpected twist is also a great way to conclude a story.