when asked to write a short story, there are a few things to have in mind or to take note of before the actual writing, these include:
Genre of the writing: you take note of the type of writing, whether poetry, drama, or prose, if it’s poetry, the writing will be in stanzas as a typical example of a poem, If you are writing a drama, you should take note of the characters and dialogue, the write up will be in a dialogue form whereby, each person will be listed according to what they are saying.
Theme: the next thing to consider Is the theme of the story, what are you trying to pass across to your readers, what you want them to take home, and what problem are you trying to solve. So before you start writing properly, consider putting your theme down.
PLOT: This is the story in summary, summarize the story in a paper before going into details and sharing roles in dialogue form, the plot will have the storyline in detail WR, what the drama or the prose is talking about, the settings( where the prose or drama takes place) the characters and every other information.
WRITING PROPER: this is where you pour down your emotions, the plot in detail:
WRITING POETRY: this can be a wonderful way to express yourself creatively, here are some steps to help you get started
Choose a Theme or idea: it can be about anything, from emotion, nature, and personal experiences, choose something that inspires you
Determine the tone: you determine if you want your poem to be happy, sad, humorous, or reflective
Select a Form: poetry comes in different forms such as verse, sonnet, stanzas, rhyme, etc, choose the one that triggers your style.
Use Sensory Language: poetry relies heavily on sensory details, so try to incorporate sensory words and phrases to describe your writings
Incorporate figures of Speech: experiment with metaphors, similes, alliteration, hyperbole, and other literary devices.
keep it brief: try to convey your ideas in a few well-chosen words, simple and brief is the goal in poetry
Edit and Revise: read your poem over, and make changes until you achieve your target.
WRITING PROSE: This is a way of expressing oneself more narratively and descriptively, the following are steps in which one can embark on writing a great piece of prose
Choose a Theme: prose can be a short story, a personal essay, a memoir, or even a novel, choose something that fits your imagination.
Develop Your Idea: by this time, you have already created your plot, using your plot, develop your story in detail
Construct: determine the beginning, middle, and end of your piece, you can use an outline for easy writing.
Use Descriptive language; prose relies on vivid descriptions to paint a picture in the reader’s mind. try to incorporate sensory details and figurative language.
Use Active Voice: it’s generally more engaging than passive voice.
Edit: read your work, and make changes until you get what you want.
WRITING A DRAMA: writing a drama can be a very thrilling creative endeavor, the following are great tips for a great drama:
develop a concept: What is the central conflict or issue, and what theme do you want to explore?
create compelling characters: give them unique personalities, inspirations, and backstories. make sure they have clear goals and desires.
write a strong plot: build tension and conflict as the characters work towards their goals. make sure there are twists and turns to keep the audience engaged.
Structure your story: divide the play into acts and scenes, and use dramatic structures like exposition, rising action, climax, denouement, and resolutions
Use dramatic devices: incorporate elements such as dialogue, monologues, stage directions, and symbolism to bring your story to life
Write engaging dialogues: make sure it’s natural, concise, and revealing of characters. avoid exposition dumps and cliches.
show your audience what is happening through action and dialogue
Edit and revise: read your work, make changes, and refine until you achieve your goal
you can get inspiration from other poets, authors, and playwrights by reading their work.
