How to write a good short story

By: Paisen and Matthew

The Planning

Choose a theme

Make a story board, story graph or take notes

Short Story Graph

Time

Exc

item

ent

StartTension

ClimaxThis is a story graph

Tips

A successful short story must:

Have descriptive and figurative language (similes or metaphors)

Have exciting hook

Build up tension

Have a clear resolution

The Writing Process

The Writing Process Improved

1.Prewriting and Planning2. Draft Writing3.Proofreading and Editing4. Buddy Conference5. Rewriting and Editing6. Publishing and Sharing

Now that you have finished our guide to writing a good short story go write us a good

short story and do us proud!

The End