In writing, sometimes ideas come into and out of thoughts. This is quite disturbing, inasmuch as when it is late to catch the ideas, the theme of our story will never be able to develop. That is why, the writer needs to be prepared to pour out ideas in form of titles, characters, plots and so forth on paper. Below are five steps to facilitate writers in writing short stories.

1.Draw up a definite theme

Never start writing if the theme is not yet definite. A  definite theme facilitates writers in giving birth to characters or plots. Find a light theme and develop it. You can develop this light theme to be a heavier one. Insert definite messages for readers so that they can grast the meanings. The sequence of plot must be in order, so that it can flow like water.

2.Use an effective plot

Simplify the events. Since this is a short story, one important event happening to its characters is sufficient. Limit the subject matters in order not to lead to the format of novel.

3.Use few characters only

Every new character will establish a plot. Many different new characters will be capable of weakening a theme. Bear in mind! This is a short story not integrated  story or novel. Use just few characters to strengthen the theme and plot.

4.Make every word valuable

There is no place for unnecessary words. If there are words not guiding readers to a theme, you’d better get rid of them. Hence, an effective choice of words is significantly important in short stories.

5.Focus

A story is that which follows a narrow characterization. What is the goal of your story?. The goal is the theme, if you widen the theme, the focus will be biased, for instance, failed novels contain gado-gado with a pile of indefinite themes. Thus, don’t widen the theme and go directly to the goal of the story.

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