Things to remember when writing a short story. Plot-Keep it simple stupid There is a boy riding his push bike down the street…

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Things to remember when writing a short story

Plot-Keep it simple stupid There is a boy riding his push bike down the street…

Try and write like me. Simple!

What about me?

Show don’t tell

Orientation, complication, climax, resolution

Characterisation, setting, theme and point of view

Man, I’m hungry

Can I come in?

Why are you so late?

I was having a darb

Use the 5 senses

Baby you light up my world like nobody else.

Don’t forget title and ellipsis.

Sorry. Wrong room.