Something I have learned this week is how to keep a story interesting. According to some of the creative writing sites I have been reading and from what I have observed in a book that I am reading, flashbacks are a good thing to have in the story. You have to have a hook. In my hook, I am foreshadowing what the conflict is going to be. After the prologue, you start into the story of the main character and you don't really know anything about her past or what she is. Flashbacks will give a break in the story and give the reader more understanding. I learned that you cant prolong the "set up" for too long or the story will get boring. It's good to establish the story and the characters, but getting to the point quickly will make it more exciting.
I have finished my outline completely and I am nearly finished with my hook (prologue). I'm still learning about how to have a good plot and many other things about creative writing, such as extended metaphors. I am still in the research process of my project but I am also adding to my writing while I research how to make a well written story.
Nothing has really gone wrong in this part of the project. Writing and engaging story with good characters is a challenge though. I have always loved to write short stories but I have never tried to actually finish one. That is why I have decided to do some research and improve my writing technique.
The next step of action is to continue research and write more of the story along the way.
I have finished my outline completely and I am nearly finished with my hook (prologue). I'm still learning about how to have a good plot and many other things about creative writing, such as extended metaphors. I am still in the research process of my project but I am also adding to my writing while I research how to make a well written story.
Nothing has really gone wrong in this part of the project. Writing and engaging story with good characters is a challenge though. I have always loved to write short stories but I have never tried to actually finish one. That is why I have decided to do some research and improve my writing technique.
The next step of action is to continue research and write more of the story along the way.