1. Use this space to brainstorm a list of topics you might want to write about. Then underline the topic that is most interesting to you.
2. Establish your characters. What do your characters look, act, and sound like? What do they want?
3. Choose your point of view. Which point of view is best for your story, and why?
4. Fill out this chart to help you organize each element of plot for your story.
Exposition
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
5. Using your answers for questions 2 to 4, write a rough draft of your short story. Make sure you include each of the following narrative techniques: dialogue, pacing, transitions, and description — which may include imagery or figurative language.
6. Now read over your rough draft and fix errors in spelling, grammar, and anything else you find. Make sure you have a variety of sentences to keep your writing interesting and clear. Paste the final draft of your story below.
