Whether you are in Primary 4 or 6, Secondary 1, 3 or 5, chances are you will have encountered crafting Narratives sometime or other. Some people takes to writing as fish takes to water, while others struggle with brainstorming for interesting ideas, and crafting an engaging piece.
So what is the secret to writing narratives (stories)?
Writing stories can be a piece of cake!
Firstly, you need to know WHY you are writing it. (If your answer is 'Because my teacher says so', writing is going to be a pain.)
Why = Purpose
The purpose of a narrative is to ENTERTAIN, and in order to entertain your audience/readers adequately, you will need to ask yourself - what details would interest your readers? Where and when should the setting of the story be? What problems do the characters find themselves facing? How does it all end?
Think of yourself a craftsman, not a student. A craftsman chooses his/her tools before using them. Just as a carpenter chooses the suitable kind of nail, you have to consider if the writing tool you plan to use (does it achieve the level of mystery/suspense/humour you want?) -- is it effective?
And be honest with yourself -- if you are bored with your story, your readers will likely be bored too, which is why in writing a good story, you think of the task as writing a story for yourself -- then you will create really interesting characters, really exciting tasks, really engaging dialogues, and really believable resolutions.
So try it out today, and get started on your craft now!
So what is the secret to writing narratives (stories)?
Writing stories can be a piece of cake!
Firstly, you need to know WHY you are writing it. (If your answer is 'Because my teacher says so', writing is going to be a pain.)
Why = Purpose
The purpose of a narrative is to ENTERTAIN, and in order to entertain your audience/readers adequately, you will need to ask yourself - what details would interest your readers? Where and when should the setting of the story be? What problems do the characters find themselves facing? How does it all end?
Think of yourself a craftsman, not a student. A craftsman chooses his/her tools before using them. Just as a carpenter chooses the suitable kind of nail, you have to consider if the writing tool you plan to use (does it achieve the level of mystery/suspense/humour you want?) -- is it effective?
And be honest with yourself -- if you are bored with your story, your readers will likely be bored too, which is why in writing a good story, you think of the task as writing a story for yourself -- then you will create really interesting characters, really exciting tasks, really engaging dialogues, and really believable resolutions.
So try it out today, and get started on your craft now!
