A way to write a story.

Well since I'm not the expert at writing anything, I need your help. Some of you have really cool ways to plan out a story so it isn't so dull. Maybe if you wouldn't mind sharing with me how to plan out a story. I'll give an Honorable Mention to everyone who post the layout needed.
 

Rules: (For fun because I am really bored.)

  1. No pre-writes because I'm asking for your opinion.
  2. Not anonymous because I want to give credit where it is due.
  3. I would like a format that will work for anything.
  4. I like making numbered rules.
  5. Why not make
  6. Some
  7. Pointless
  8. Ones.

Ok I'm done with being bored there. So if you enter, thank you for your help.

~Exist

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 19, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 100, Honorable mention: 4 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you for all who tried to help me in my quest to become a better writer. As I said, all received an Honorable mention except for the one person who I feel helped the most. Goodbye and look out for more contests by me.

Contest Winners

  1. Just a little tip, Just a little opinion
    Well, there really isn't any right way to write a story. Many people start it differently. Many begin to write a complete beginning while o
    by Hellcat Metal 400 words, 14 comments, on Jul 18 9:37 PM 2008. In
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Story Map
    Writing out a story can be kind of hard without a plan in mind. At least, it is for me. I can't write a story unless I have it somewhat mapped out.1 / Beginning: When I start writing, I start
    by moonwriter 300 words, 3 comments, on Jul 18 7:52 PM 2008
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. How I Like to Write a Story
    by TheFemmeFatale 300 words, 6 comments, on Jul 18 11:28 PM 2008. In Suggestion
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. The Painful Process of Putting Pen to Paper
    To write a story, you always need to start with an idea. Most people list ideas, plan out a map (similar to a comic book), or just take whatever comes in their head. This first part depends on how you like to work. Some write
    by Frozen Angel 500 words, 1 comment, on Jul 19 2:25 PM 2008
    Honorable mention
    • Viewed by judge. [remove]
  5. Writing Suggestions
    1 / When I write, unless I am co-writing, I generally have a relatively simple storyline in my mind. As the story develops, so does the pl
    by Andy Stephenson 800 words, 6 comments, on Jul 19 2:40 AM 2008. In Inspirational, Other
    Honorable mention
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  • Andy Stephenson gold member
    July 19, 2008
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    I'll come up with something for this.


  • intoothandclaw
    July 19, 2008
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    You know, in all honesty, I think having a story plan is way overrated. In fact, it just gets in my way, personally. If you're absolutely sure this is how you'll be most effective at writing stories, go for it, but have you considered that insisting on a firm layout might be part of your writer's block?


    • TheFemmeFatale
      July 19, 2008
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      That's a good point. When I write, my basic plot is usually pretty flexable, because when i plan too much it makes me have trouble connecting the dots. I mean, like when I write and I'm trying to work up to something, usually it gives me trouble since I'm trying not to rush it and make it flow unnaturally.


  • Andy Stephenson gold member
    July 19, 2008
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    Thanks

    Thanks for the honorable mention and points. I appreciate them.

    Andy