Considerations When Writing a Story
Things to think about when writing, that some people may not consider
There’s a lot to think about when writing a story. I have been writing stories since I was 14 years old, and I want to begin by saying that I do not, in any way, consider myself an expert. But having written for 50 years now, I feel this gives me experience that I can share with newer writers, who may just be getting started.
Many of you may know that this topic that I’ve chosen to write about today, is a step away from what I generally present here on Medium. My normal modus operandi is to write missing person pieces, domestic violence stories, or an occasional opinion piece. But I wake up early most days, and spend time in front of my laptop, often formulating ideas on what to write about. Today I got to thinking — what if I did an about-face, and put out a piece on things that I always try to consider when penning a story. If it helps one or two new writers, that’s great. If not — well, I wrote about something different. I’ll take that.
So, without further ado, here are some thoughts I’d like to share.
Write what interests you
When I decide what topic to write about, it’s always something that interests me. If you write about what inspires you — what you have a passion for — your story is much…
