- Write your mother's story – where she was born, to whom, and what happened next – in less than 2000 words. ...
- Put in all the names and dates you can remember.
- Try to follow the sequence of events that happened in her life, the milestones, what she thought of them, and the choices she made.
How do you begin a story?
- Start with action or dialogue.
- Ask a question or set of questions.
- Describe the setting so readers can imagine it.
- Give background information that will interest readers.
- Introduce yourself to readers in a surprising way.
How can I write a story?
- Write In One Sitting. Write the first draft of your story in as short a time as possible. ...
- Develop Your Protagonist. ...
- Create Suspense and Drama. ...
- Show, Don't Tell. ...
- Write Good Dialogue. ...
- Write About Death. ...
- Edit Like a Pro. ...
- Know the Rules, Then Break Them.