How to write a touching short story
“Only fools, blinded by the conventions of language, think that fire is red or gold. Fire is blue at its melancholy edge, green at its envious heart. It can burn white, or even, in its greatest fury, black” . -Salman Rushdie
When a writer bleeds words onto a page, they hope in their hearts that someone somewhere will read their work and feel a connection in their soul. Every writer writes, not just to spread the words, but to touch and influence readers, even in the smallest ways. We write to touch lives, to make the world a better, happier and wiser place.
While it’s quite natural for some authors to spew out masterpiece after masterpiece, it’s a little more difficult for others to figure out how to get that edge, that hook, that element that will reach into and pull at each reader’s soul. the depths. So, “How do you write a moving story?” you might ask; It can be simple, if you start well, young Padawan.
The most important thing to remember when trying to write a moving story is to write about what you know.
You definitely know how hard it is to fake knowing the answer to an essay when you have no idea what the answer is. The tendency is for you to write random thoughts that seem correct and go around in circles until you have written yourself in one corner.
So write about what you know because this is the purest and easiest way to start. If you write about things that you have personally experienced, you can write with authenticity and confidence. You can even choose to think about how you would react and what you would say in a fictional situation. Find a way to channel your deepest and strongest emotions, especially those that you have already experienced. It is often easier to get started when you have a strong personal emotion and experience from which you can draw inspiration.
Remember that if it comes from within you, you are more likely to write something great. If you need help, you can always do some research.
Next, try to use elements that are easy to relate to. Create a character that can be real, that acts naturally, as if it were your friend or someone you know. Listen to the way people talk and use it in your story, making a child speak like a child and an adult speak appropriately. Try to use situations that people can relate to, such as the loss of a love or the death of a friend. The more identifiable your situations are, the wider your audience reach.
Don’t worry too much about how moving your story will be; I could block you. Instead, focus on writing for yourself. Write because you have to. Write because the words need to be said. Write purely and authentically, seeking to please no one but yourself. Whatever you write, if it’s done purely, it will touch someone somewhere. And if there is at least one, then that’s good enough. Only write.
Happy writing!
