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Writing for Fun

© David Marr

So you want to be a story writer, huh? Well, I'll tell you: it's fairly easy to do it. You just have to have a good idea, or some ideas, and be willing to put your thoughts down (or as I like to say- "talk on paper").

Let's start with your idea. Perhaps you have this burning urge to discuss this new thing you've created or thought up yourself. Maybe it has something to do with the activities you join in during the day, or maybe it's about the things that you read about or watch on TV. Whatever it is, you just need to start writing some basic ideas about it on paper. When your list of ideas is about a page long, you're ready to start putting your story together.

Maybe you have a hard time coming up with something to write about. This happens to a lot of writers--even the adults. This condition is called writer's block. The best thing to do is to just start writing anyway. Write about what you're thinking, or what you see around you. After a while, ideas will begin to flow out. Also, it's best to spend time away from TV, video games, and reading when you want to think about expanding and creating new ideas.

Then, think about what your story is going to be about, and how one event will lead to another--how you'll connect the little story "dots". This process is called the plot.

Next, you can think about where the story will take place. This is called the setting. Will it take place all over the world, on a different planet, or simply in one room somewhere? It's important to gather as many details about the environment of the plot so that it will make your writing easier later.

Last, but not least, think about your characters, the people or beings that are the focus of your story. Are they interesting people, fantasy figures, dolls, robots? They can basically be anything--as long as they will talk so that the reader will have someone to listen to. Think about their life. What did they do in the past, what are they doing now, and what will they do in the future? Write it all down before you begin your story.

Now you're ready to write your final story. Put the setting, plot, and characters together. The best thing is to just begin writing from your instincts, or intuition. You're the story's master; you know where everything will go. Don't get frustrated, write it out slowly if you need to. I bet that great story is being written by a future novelist. Keep going: you have some fantastic ideas to share with the world.

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