Question 1

What actually makes a story extraordinary ?

Accepted Answer

I agree. I often make up and write stories about myself travelling to alternate dimensions. It's fun to think about, but like abiemans said, I, too loose interest in things while I'm not even halfway through. The stories that I actually stick to is ones that I'm extremely excited about...until, or course, I come up with a whole other cool story. After that I end up working on three stories at once, which can be kind of confusing....

Question 2

Hey guys. I really want to be an author- some of my teachers even say I should do something with the small, short, stories I write in school for our Creative Writing tasks. I really want to be able to write a good, long, chapter novel, but every time I start writing something, when I come back to it, I can't seem to be bothered to actually continue it. I lose interest in the story, even though I kinda want to do it. I suppose some people would call it 'Writer's Block', but I have it a lot of the time.
I once tried to write a story, but I ended up losing interest in it. But its's so easy for me to create stories in my mind, but I can never seem to write them down, because I never know where to start.
I don't really know what to do. 
Any ideas or tips? Much appreciated!

Accepted Answer

I also have had issues with sticking with a written story, and it wasn't until recently that I've completed any. The only way I did it was to take a little part of one of the stories I wrote in my mind, and fleshed it out and made it much longer, until it was a story in and of itself, sufficient to stand alone, with options for a sequel. This story I recently turned into a film script, and hope to eventually produce it as a completed film.

Question 3

I get stories stuck in my head but I'm never able to express them properly. :(

Accepted Answer

Exactly! 
I have found that practice helps though. I often talk to my family about the books I am currently reading and have to summarize clearly to do so. I used to be terrible at it, but I've gotten better. Talking about other people's stories improved my ability to communicate and organize my own. I hope this helps you and wish you good luck with your story creation. :)

Question 4

Hi my name is Tahiri.So you said write what you know well I am writing a book about a goddess and a human girl with an abusive family a betrothal. How can tie in what I know about humans and greek mythology with the modern world?

Accepted Answer

yeah good idea susanna!I'm Annebeth and I do suggest 'Percy Jackson' and 'heroes of olympus'

Question 5

I have this amazing world planned out in my head, the world of 'Myosotis' about people with elemental powers. My mom and my sister both say it's a good concept, but I can't seem to find the right way to start. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Flesh out your characters first. Regardless of tone, you will need to establish characters to distinguish them from each other and allow them to have interesting interactions.

For instance, imagine the following simple characters:

Heather: Reckless and bold. Likes to go in head-first and is not afraid of what will happen.
Danny: Cautious and shy. Likes to play it safe and avoid danger, if possible.

Now imagine that Heather and Danny went into a haunted house. While Danny might be cowering behind Heather or urging her not to go in, Heather might just walk right in just for the sense of adventure. Danny might stay quiet or take small steps, but Heather might be running up and down the stairs. Additionally, when the two are trying to escape, Danny might run to look around for the exit, while Heather might attempt to break the house's walls to get out as soon as possible. Characters will have different reactions and personalities, and this will show--regardless if your story will be a comedy or serious story.

Nest, consider your tone and priorities. Does your story take itself seriously, does it make fun of itself, or is it somewhere in between? What is your intended audience (I.E.: Look at the dialogue in the _Avengers_ movies and compare it to your average _Spongebob_ episode)? Do you want to focus on the story, the relationships between the characters, action, or comedy?

Think of your conflicts and goals as well. These will provide some basis to your story.

Do you need more advice?

Question 6

I always have a problem writing a story :
My stories get very boring at the end....... I don't really know the problem??

Accepted Answer

For me, when I get near the end, I start to get impatient and I want to get the comic done like that afternoon😳. The ending always turns out quick and meaningless. I suppose in this su bject, patience and imagination is the best policy. Get sometimes, I get too much imagination and some parts turn out nonsensical and scary..

Question 7

I am more interested in game development then movie making, will this still be applicable?

Accepted Answer

By "This" do you mean Pixar in a box's storytelling? Of course!
You need a proper story or concept in a game or a movie to make your audience or players feel something.

Question 8

What actually makes a story extraordinary ?

Accepted Answer

The development of the character, realization, feelings and deep learning. That's what a life is all about.
Values : )

Storytelling

Course: Storytelling > Unit 2

Introduction to storytelling

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