Writing a story, is a manual that give you a basic idea on how you can tell a story even though you are not a storyteller.

1. A STORY
WRITING
MUDADI SAIDI

2. WHAT IS A STORY?
Storytelling comes naturally to human beings. That’s why stories are all around us. When you talk to your friends,
you tell stories. When you watch movies and read books, you’re watching and reading stories. When you study
history and current events, you’re understanding the world through stories.
Why write a story?
We think a better way to phrase that question is: Why not write a story?
You have stories to tell. And whether you consider yourself a storyteller or not, you already tell them. By learning
how to write a story, you can become a stronger communicator and even a better writer in other areas, like
academic and professional writing.
Group work: Tell us about your audience

3. WHAT IS A STORY?
Do you have something to
tell?
Work to do: Take a piece of paper and write it
down

4. WHAT IS A STORY?
What is a story?
A story is an account of events that includes a setting, theme, plot, conflict, and at least
one character.
1. How does a story work?
A story communicates a theme by telling the reader about a series of events, also
known as a narrative. Within the narrative, a character faces at least one conflict, which
often (but doesn’t always) change the character.

5. WHAT IS A STORY?
2 Brainstorm
Once you have an idea for a story, brainstorm. Jot down all the ideas you have,
including a rough outline of how the plot will progress. Let yourself play with ideas for
characters, settings, plot points, and how the characters will resolve the main conflict
(or not!).
With the basic points down, decide on the point of view you’ll use. This is where the idea
of narrative comes into play—who is telling the story, and how does that character’s
experience and perspective direct the narrative?

6. WHAT IS A STORY?
3 Outline
Next, create an outline for your story. A story outline is similar to outlines used for
other kinds of writing, like academic papers. Your outline is a basic framework for your
story that lists its key plot points and relevant details. For a lot of writers, a story’s
outline is helpful in mapping out the scenes that make up the story.
4 Write the first draft
It’s time to write. Sit down and resist the urge to edit your story as you go along—just
get all that story writing out of your system. You’ll have plenty of time to edit later.

7. WHAT IS A STORY?
5 Revise and edit your story
At this stage, it can be helpful to have others read your work. If you belong to a writing
group, bring your story to them for constructive feedback. Readers are often better at
catching plot holes, mischaracterizations, passages that can be strengthened, and other
aspects that just aren’t working than the story’s author because they’re approaching it
with fresh eyes.
If you don’t belong to a writing group, ask a few close friends or loved ones to read your
work. We know it’s an intimidating ask . . . but if you want to write stories for anybody
other than yourself to read, getting reader feedback is crucial!

8. WHAT IS A STORY?
Groupwork: Sit down and start
scratching your ideas and then tell it.

9. WHAT IS A STORY?
Do you have a story already?
Share it with us.

10. WHAT IS A STORY?
Any
achievements?

11. WHAT IS A STORY?
Your
story
CAN.

12. Inspire
Motivate
Teach
Bring hope.
WHAT IS A STORY?

13. WHAT IS A STORY?
Tell what a story can?
Have a nice work.