- Decide whether you'll write non-fiction or fictionalize. ...
- Choose an approach to time. ...
- Do what you need to set aside any fear. ...
- Summarize significant events to cover. ...
- Allow your authentic voice. ...
- Avoid telling the truth in oversimplified terms. ...
- Get help pulling your life story into shape.
How do you write someone's life story?
- Get permission. Once you've chosen the subject of the biography, seek permission to write about their life. ...
- Do your research. ...
- Form your thesis. ...
- Make a timeline. ...
- Use flashbacks. ...
- Include your thoughts.
How do you start a short story example?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b2myOwEHz0
What is a good way to start a story?
- Strategy 1: Begin with action or dialogue. ...
- Strategy 2: Ask a question. ...
- Strategy 3: Describe the setting. ...
- Strategy 4: Begin with background information. ...
- Strategy 5: Have the main character introduce himself or herself.
How do you start a story example?
- I didn't mean to kill her.
- The air turned black all around me.
- Icy fingers gripped my arm in the darkness.
- Wandering through the graveyard it felt like something was watching me.
- The eyes in the painting follow him down the corridor.
- A shrill cry echoed in the mist.