Many people have memories of hearing or telling short ghost stories when they were children. Humans seem to love the excitement that these scary stories offer. You can write a story that make your readers feel fear, suspense and excitement.
Writing stories can be difficult sometimes. You must keep track of the details so that things make sense. This is especially true if you're creating a fantasy world. For a fantasy world you'll want to think about how the world works. You'll need to decide if it is a democracy, dictatorship or some other form of government. Also think about religion as religion seems to shape society. Think about how religion has shaped your fantasy society.
Some writers start by setting up a place to work. Make sure it is clean and free of clutter. You'll be spending quite some time at the desk so be sure to have your chair and computer in a comfortable position.
Brainstorming is the way to start any creative endeavor. Just write down whatever ideas come to mind. It doesn't matter if it doesn't make any sense. Just write it down and you can make sense of it later. The key to this exercise is to not restrict yourself. Any ideas are okay, just write them down. This can take some practice but keep at it. Let your imagination soar.
Do a bit of research by surfing the internet or checking your local library. There is a ton of paranormal history so this is a great way to get some ideas flowing. This can also help you think about the spirit's past. Every spirit has a past that is somehow linked to why they are here now.
Many film producers and authors use story boards. All you have to do is write ideas on index cards. Write ideas of things that might happen. Rearrange the cards to get ideas of what events can happen at what point in the story. Some authors don't create story boards so just do what you think will work best for you.
The best thing about stories is feeling like you're there when you're just the reader. The way authors are successful in achieving this is by creating atmosphere. The best way to do this is to put yourself in the story and take notice of the senses. Take notice of how things look, how the wind feels, how it smells. All of these things will make a person be able to picture the scene and feel as if they are there too. Creating atmosphere is key in creating a good story so spend some time on this.
It is so much fun to write short ghost stories. This is a great experience to have. Don't stress about it. It can take some time to accomplish this goal but it should be fun. Let your imagination go crazy. The very best books are written by those that let their crazy imagination loose!
Writing stories can be difficult sometimes. You must keep track of the details so that things make sense. This is especially true if you're creating a fantasy world. For a fantasy world you'll want to think about how the world works. You'll need to decide if it is a democracy, dictatorship or some other form of government. Also think about religion as religion seems to shape society. Think about how religion has shaped your fantasy society.
Some writers start by setting up a place to work. Make sure it is clean and free of clutter. You'll be spending quite some time at the desk so be sure to have your chair and computer in a comfortable position.
Brainstorming is the way to start any creative endeavor. Just write down whatever ideas come to mind. It doesn't matter if it doesn't make any sense. Just write it down and you can make sense of it later. The key to this exercise is to not restrict yourself. Any ideas are okay, just write them down. This can take some practice but keep at it. Let your imagination soar.
Do a bit of research by surfing the internet or checking your local library. There is a ton of paranormal history so this is a great way to get some ideas flowing. This can also help you think about the spirit's past. Every spirit has a past that is somehow linked to why they are here now.
Many film producers and authors use story boards. All you have to do is write ideas on index cards. Write ideas of things that might happen. Rearrange the cards to get ideas of what events can happen at what point in the story. Some authors don't create story boards so just do what you think will work best for you.
The best thing about stories is feeling like you're there when you're just the reader. The way authors are successful in achieving this is by creating atmosphere. The best way to do this is to put yourself in the story and take notice of the senses. Take notice of how things look, how the wind feels, how it smells. All of these things will make a person be able to picture the scene and feel as if they are there too. Creating atmosphere is key in creating a good story so spend some time on this.
It is so much fun to write short ghost stories. This is a great experience to have. Don't stress about it. It can take some time to accomplish this goal but it should be fun. Let your imagination go crazy. The very best books are written by those that let their crazy imagination loose!
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