Following are the seven factors to consider in deciding which story idea you should write next.
- Look Beyond the Premise. ...
- Realize Loving Parts of a Story Isn't Enough. ...
- Make Your Own Head Explode. ...
- Look for Characters With Strong Voices and Interaction. ...
- Look for a Bigger Story. ...
- Figure Out What Kind of Story It Will Be.
What stories should I write?
Top 10 Story Ideas
- Tell the story of a scar.
- A group of children discover a dead body.
- A young prodigy becomes orphaned.
- A middle-aged woman discovers a ghost.
- A woman who is deeply in love is crushed when her fiancé breaks up with her.
- A talented young man's deepest fear is holding his life back.
What should I write for my first story?
How To Write Your First Novel
- Have a clear story in your mind. Imagine the characters personalities, back stories and appearance. ...
- Build tension from the start. ...
- Setting is essential. ...
- Understand your audience. ...
- Story plotting. ...
- End each chapter on a cliffhanger. ...
- Give your characters obstacles to overcome. ...
- Ending your novel.
