Stories are composed of distinct parts, each serving a unique role in shaping the narrative and driving its progression. One such part is the beginning, where the reader is first introduced to the story. The beginning is crucial, as it establishes key elements that set the stage for the events to follow. When the story begins, it presents a character, commonly known as the protagonist. The protagonist is the focus…
When it comes to writing and art in general, there are no rules that limit creativity. Of course, guidelines and methods do exist to make writing coherent. Rules are often in place to prevent common mistakes and provide a general understanding for everyone. But the writer is ultimately free to do whatever they want; nothing is forbidden. And despite this freedom, there are certain notions that always emerge in all…
It is not said often on this blog, but a story is the gathering of many ideas, told from a perspective called narration. However, without the telling aspect, the story can still be understood from beginning to end. By removing the narration, those ideas are referred by another name: the content. In this form, those ideas are unraveled in a logical order. And for this to happen, context must be…
At its core, writing is a straightforward activity. An idea comes to mind, and that idea is then written down. As time progresses, more thoughts and concepts are transcribed to ultimately form a story, simple as that. However, before placing the very first letter, the writer has to wonder the way his story will be told. Writing and telling are two different things although close to each other. While writing…
There is a saying that the quality of a story depends on how original it is. It is a fair statement to attest to; enjoyment can come from a background of creativity and surprise. But that doesn’t mean that the conventional and the popular are to be avoided. In fact, traditional ideas have just as much chance of making a compelling story. However, to choose between tradition and novelty, one must…