If you have considered becoming a fiction author, but the idea of writing a full twist novel scares the bloomers off you ( I know it did for me in the beginning ), so conceivably it ' s time to scale that consultation count back a bit and cut your teeth on something less intimidating. Something like a short story perhaps? If that sounds like something you ' d be roused in, accordingly study on dear author, in that this article will go over some tips on how to become a short story writer.
But first a reality check: If you are thinking that cranking out a few thousand words is spirit to lead to fame and fortune overnight then you might be disappointed. But, it IS possible to become successful if you treat it like any other writing endeavour and that means writing consistently, and writing good stories.
Know Your Grammar
It probably doesn ' t come as a surprise to you to know that no matter what you write, you should have a basic grasp of how to construct a decent sentence. That doesn ' t mean that you have to become a grammar Nazi, but it is helpful to know how various verbs and adverbs can help bring a sentence and scene to life, and how much is overkill. There are plenty of good free tutorials online on basic word structure.
Plot Your Story
Fortunately most short fiction doesn ' t have multiple angles or sub - plots. That means you can stick to one main plot or storyline. It helps to have a good character that readers want to root for, and enough conflict and drama to make the story interesting.
Most stories follow a pyramid structure where the tension escalates to a final climax near the end of the book, when the hero finally realises the solution to the problem, before he or she saves the day.
This structure can work whether you are writing romance, thrillers, comedy, science fiction, or other genre.
The Biggest Secret to Successful Writers
I thought I ' d leave the best tip for last; the one that all writers agree is the secret to their success. You need to actually sit down and write. Put that pen to paper or those fingers to keyboard and go for it. If you don ' t get those words flowing on a regular basis, everyday if you can manage it, you won ' t be able to produce anything to sell. And isn ' t that the point of this - to make a living doing it?
You need to write. You need to finish your story. And then you need to publish it. That ' s the real key to becoming a successful short story writer.
