Can anyone help me with my story?
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A few things to remember when developing a plot for a story.  \n\n1. Plot is about conflict.  I suppose the conflict here is about whether or not to propose?  If so, the whole conflict is summed up in the "gets Kevin to propose" part.  Make sure you play up this conflict or you have no story. \n\n2. Remember that all the characters are trying to resolve the conflict for their OWN ends.  Whey is Kevin going to marry a dying girl, and be branded an ex-husband and have a tougher time marrying another girl later?  Does he have concerns about it, even secretly to himself?  Why is Sara so keen on getting them married?  What does Sara want out of it?  Just to make Karen happy one last time?  What's Sara's relationship with Kevin?  Why is Karen wanting to get married?  Perhaps it'll help with medical insurance premiums?  (Yes, I know, that's pretty cold.  But perhaps it's a factor.  Your story.)\n\n3. Remember that getting married is very stressful.  No matter how much you love the other person, you're going to be nervous about whether or not you're making the right choice.  Knowing that the bride has a fatal disease is only going to make that doubt worse.  Play that up.  Both of them are likely to be terrified of getting married, under the circumstances.\n\n4. The plot as you have built here would be a great place for the use of dramatic irony.  Perhaps Kevin is considering calling off the wedding?  Perhaps he's uneasy about the idea of marrying a girl that he knows is going to die?  Perhaps he hates himeself for this, and can't make up his mind whether or not to say "I Do".  Will he decide to say yes or no at the last minute?  The tension can build all the way up the to the aisle, and just before the reader finds out what Kevin's final answer is, she dies.  \n\nThose are my ideas, take them or leave them.  Good luck.\nI'd love to see how your story turns out.  Feel free to e-mail it to me.
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Sure I'll help, email me or IM me at bluegamecube2000@yahoo.com
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Your proper starting sentenc is actually that quote. Give the location from where it came right after that, and then go into the history.\n\nOR You could tell a story about you, someone you know, or just someone fictional. Then you could use this sentence as the very last one. Tie up your entire story to fall into that one line at the end.\n\nGood Luck
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Study hard, study more and keep on studying!!! lol, it would prevent this story to happen from the begining!
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you can go to any publishing company and ask them about that... if your story is interesting, they'll agree to publish your story.
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Your story will make sense if you:\n\nSet up a main challenge that the main character(s) must overcome (either external...bad guys, etc.; or internal... some sort of character flaw or difficulty between personal desires and societal values, etc.).\n\nHave a clear plot line (what happens first, next, etc.).\n\nMost longer stories have an introduction (a scene or two where the characters are dealing with a small but interesting problem that will relate to the bigger one later) to draw in the reader. After the introduction, most of your story will be build-up...events, dialogue, etc. that leads to a final confrontation. The climax (final confrontation) usually involves the main character having to deal with the main challenge you set up for him/her. Then you wrap things up with the resolution (make it quick... no more than 5% of your story length should be after the climax). In the resolution, you wind things down for the main and supporting characters... they get back together, or the main character reflects on his/her own growth, etc.\n\nKnow your characters like they are real people...they should only do or say things in your stories that match their personalities and backgrounds.\n\nDecide on the various settings for your story, and always keep in mind exactly where your characters are at all times (home, restaurant, big city, out in the country, on a boat, wherever).\n\nKeeping these tips in mind, look at several successful writers in the subject/genre you want to write in (scifi, romance, historical, etc.). Look at the rise and fall of the storyline, character development, and plot lines. Now, don't copy them! Do your own thing, but keep in mind anything you saw that was common to all the different authors.\n\nGood luck!
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I need more details...
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go to lulu.com you can publish your story there. it is free...it is so bad what you say hapend to you...be well.
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i am an editor a a pretty good one (acording to my friends and stuff) and i wrote a mini story for homework. i'm writing a story if i get some time over summer. i hope it gets published
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I shouldn't even be answering this, because technically it is in violation of the Community Guidelines.  But I must admit it is an intriguing concept.  I don't like horror stories, but the other categories you mentioned appeal to me.  \n\nI should tell you I am not much of a fiction writer.  Non-fiction is my forte.  But perhaps with your detailed outlines of the story, or even paragraphs and so on, my editing skills might be of use.  It's something we can discuss.  I will send you an email when I get a chance if you select my answer as best.  (Is that another violation of the Community Guidelines?)
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Obviously, no one on Yahoo Answers went along on your school field trip, so, no one here can give you any specifics for your article.\n\nSo far as format is concerned, think of a snappy-sounding "headline" for your story. Buy a newspaper or two today and look at the way the articles in a real newspaper are set up. It's pretty much like a regular essay - there's a beginning, a middle, and an end (but not a "conclusion"-sounding one).\n\nNewspaper articles always stress the five things all people want to know - the who, the what, the where, the how, and the why. If you can cover all five of those points, you'll be able to compose a good article.\n\nMake sure it is neatly typed, is spell-checked, and contains proper sentence structure. If there are quotes from anybody, make sure to include proper punctuation. And last, but not least, learn your lesson about putting off assignments till the last minute. This will backfire almost every time. Good luck!
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I would be one of your best sources for your book.  My name is Ame and I have a hell of a story to tell you about crack/cocaine.  My e-mail is amereese5683@yahoo.com
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First try to think of your main character. Imagine this man, woman, child or whatever (it can also be an animal).\nOutline its main traits, or the ones you want to use in developing the plot.\nThink of a situation in the routine of that character. There can be a routine which is broken by an incident.\nGo from there. \nPay attention to how you write. Remember that people who will read your story are not IN your head, and they CANNOT read what you don't write.\nhave fun.
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Try using more imagery - words that appeal to the five senses. These are sometimes neglected by beginner short-story writers more concerned with getting their story's action and plot untangled correctly. A free-writing exercise I recommend is picking out a random object or objects and answering the five questions:\n\n1. What does it look like?\n2. What does it sound like?\n3. What does it smell like?\n4. What does it taste like?\n5. What does it feel like?\n\nI've found these are great prompts to just run with.
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I taught 5th grade a few yrs ago. I liked using their literature stories and have the students pick a character and write the story from a different perspective. You can also allow them to write about their hobby,how would someone describe you if they came into your room and didn't know you?What will you be involved in in high school? What is your goal for 30 yrs of age? Write about fav sportsman. Who is their hero? What is a hero? Feelings about America? I once did a story on a bag of marshmallows and they wrote from the marshmallows veiw. It was a good topic. You can use everyday objects and lay one on each desk. Recently I had my grandkids write a story about 3 items that I picked for them. The items had nothing in common but they wrote great stories. They also made a story plan by filling out a form with the characters,problem,2 paragraphs about how to solve the problem,how it was solved, and wraping up in the last paragragh. The next time I let them pick the items but it took them forever to get them. I think they were trying to think up a story while looking for the items. I was actually working with one grandson who was behind in reading due to ADHD( Delux!). He learned some from the new ideas I found for him and it was nice that the others of about the same age wrote with him.PBS.com is where I got some of my ideas(games,worksheets,books) to help him this summer so he got caught up. "Mrs.McGowen Lots About Reading" in the PBS site is a great source and has many ideas on all subjects. Best wishes! I miss teaching but have my hands full with grandkids!
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In the beginning...  Ha.  Start in chapter one.  I am curious to know, though, what 'two' stories you are referring to.
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Yes. Tell me too, if it's a good story ;-)