How to write a story 2
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This document outlines 10 steps for writing a story: 1) Create a logline, 2) Develop a protagonist and antagonist, 3) Create a location and setting, 4) Develop the characters, 5) Include supporting characters, 6) Determine the theme, 7) Choose a rating, 8) Use a 3 act structure with a beginning, middle and end, 9) Proofread the story, and 10) Title the story. An example story provided is about a slave in the late 1700s in Connecticut who becomes immortal and fights for his freedom against the plantation owner.
How to write a story 2
- 1. How to Write a Story Team Another One: Yaseen Ali Roger Burgos Qaudir Johnson Michelle Villegas
- 2. Step 1: Create a Logline Logline: A 1-2 sentence explanation of the story. Ex: A slave becomes immortal and fights for his freedom
- 3. Step 2: Develop a protagonist and antagonist Ex: Adam: Slave Ex: Mr. Daniels: Plantation owner running for town mayor
- 4. Step 3: Create a location and setting of the story Ex: Late 1700’s in Connecticut
- 5. Step 4: Character Development Ex. From uncaring to determined, from nobody to nightmare
- 6. Step 5: Develop Supporting Characters: How do they fit into the story Ex: Christina is Mr.Daniels daughter who will someday inherit his plantation, The Sheriff is the town officer who was appointed the position by the town mayor Rowah: Unwitting Instigator of Doom
- 7. Step 6: Theme of the Story Ex: Acceptance: We all make bad decisions but what defines us is our ability to accept them and move on. Loneliness: Adam is the only immortal so no one understands him Morality: The concept of immortality means that there’s literally no cosmic justice and death is no longer a factor so why should he be good?
- 8. Step 7: Determine the rating of the story Ex: TV MA
- 9. Step 8: 3 act structure: Beginning, Middle, End Ex: Future Seasons Season 2: 1880’s western Season 3: 1990’s
- 10. Step 9: Proofread Your Story 1st draft is always the worst one, always room for improvement
- 11. Tips Copyright your story: Go to writers guild of america.com and pay 25 dollars to register your Idea and pilot script or screenplay Analyze your story Listen to the dialogue Improve your story
- 12. Step 10: Title of the Story Ex: Curse (the curse of immortality)