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How to write a catchy story?

Plan of the story

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Set the scene (paragraph 1)

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-give the reader a clear picture of the scene

  • When and where did it happen?
  • Who was involved in the story?
  • What did it happen first?

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Develop the story (paragraphs 2-4)

  • write about the events in order they happened
  • give relevant details
  • use a wide variety of adjectives and adverbs
  • prove you master English vocabulary and grammar, use interesting words, not common ones
  • you may use dialogue and speaking verbs such as: muttered, shouted, warned, whispered, laughed, yelled, gulped, exclaimed, agreed, concluded. ( creative ways to say ,,said’’)
  • use simile (as....as; like...)

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Develop the story

  • use linking words: firstly, secondly, consequently, after that, then, afterwards, suddenly, in conclusion, because, therefore, despite, furthermore, accordingly, for example, on the other hand, for instance, hence, notably, finally, certainly, indeed, luckily, whereas, also.
  • conditional linkers: unless, even if, provided, only if
  • use collocations/ phrasal verbs

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Develop the story

-you may use Past Tenses when you write the story.

  • Past Tense Simple-for actions/events that started and ended in the past or happened one after another in the past.
  • Past Tense Continuous- for actions that were in progress at a certain time in the past or to give background details.
  • Past Perfect Simple-an action that happened before another action in the past.
  • Past Perfect Continuous-an action that started in the past continued up until another moment in the past.

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End of the story (paragraph 5)

  • write about consequences, the moral, your own opinions or feelings about the narrated events.

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Other important tips and tricks

  • Be creative, original, use your own ideas
  • Have a clear and accurate content
  • Choose a catchy title for the story
  • Pay attention to the process of building an interesting and unique character or characters
  • Add fun and create suspense

Good luck!!!

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