I haven't been writing at all recently, and I've been crazy with school and picking my GCSE subjects and all. So ill be telling you guys a little bit about my short Wattpad story I'm currently writing, and how to write one..? Okay! Lets do some analysis. (I used the laptop instead of a mobile/tablet as it is much easier to edit)
HOW TO WRITE A DECENT/GOOD WATTPAD STORY
Step 1: Plan, plan, plan!!
- Storyline
What's a story without a storyline? Nothing. Plan the story roughly on your computer or on a piece of paper so you could refer to it again incase you forget.
You would want to think of an interesting/unique storyline that would grab someone's attention. My story is about a teenage Harper Beckham, and how she deals with her hectic life of fortune and fame.
- Characters
Characters. They are responsible for whatever happens in a story. Thoughts, actions, or feelings all come from characters. Every character has her/his own personality, its good to describe the character's personality through another character's point of view.
For my story, because it involves celebrities, it is easier to have the person's character 'ready-made' as I do not have to do any creating on my own.
- Title of the story
You may think titles aren't as important as the story itself, but it's actually VERY important. Once again, think of something that stands out or grabs one's attention, and it has to somehow relate to the story. I named my story 'Obvious Outcast' because it gives people slight hints on how my main character is/feels like.
- Climax
Climax is the part of story that is the most exciting, action packed, most dramatic, interesting part of the story. For example, it was like when Harry and Voldemort battled it out at Hogwarts in the last movie. You would want to make things very dramatic and blockbuster-ish.
Step 2: Helpful advice.
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| The Options block on the right ^ |
- Options block
After writing your first chapter, you may want to fill in a small box on the write hand side. It says 'Options', and it can be quite useful. That is where you fill in the category of your story. Is it a fiction, teen fiction, fan fiction (which I was previously obsessed about), mystery, short stories... etc?
Obvious Outcast is a teen fiction part fantasy story. Tags are just like #hashtags. It shows up when you search for the word your tag is. So if you put "Brooklyn Beckham Fanfic", the story of yours will show up if one of the tags are something like 'Brooklyn Beckham'.
- Re-read your story several times
Of course you have to re-read it!!! Check for spelling mistakes and grammar, maybe even ask a friend to read it. Edit the chapter whenever you feel like it. You can always go back.
- Advertise it
Send out a link to your friends to ask other people to read it, comment, and vote for your story. Maybe even publish your link on twitter and give out free follows whoever votes. (Don't seem too desperate though you actually are)
- Do weekly updates for chapters
No one, and I mean no one will save your story to their library unless you're a famous Wattpad writer or your story is incredibly 5 stars quality. Keep on updating chapters on your story, if not, the urge to read it will eventually die down.
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Okay guys, that is all for today. Hope the tips were helpful. Thanks for all your +1s and your feedback. I'll write another post hopefully soon.
I love you guys out there reading. Follow my Wattpad story here: Obvious Outcast thank you :)
Xoxo,
B.
