How to write a good story- Content writing for dummies

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LET’S WRITE

A BLOG

I made him an offer he can’t refuse

A story is defined as a narrative or tale of real or

fictitious events.

Stories are a nourishment for our hungry souls.

Often stories we regard as fiction have elements of

truth dressed up to make them more palatable.

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Traditional elements of a good story!

‘Holy Moses!’ said the princess ‘I’m pregnant again? I wonder who this father is this time!’

R E L I G I O N . R O YA LT Y. S E X . M Y S T E R Y

Introduce a character Make them lovable Win your empathy Introduce a problem Win your sympathy

Make you think in

their shoes

Solution Conflict resolution Big Twist End with a WHOA!

Nearly 76% of books or movies…

Emotions you need to evoke

Humor Joy

Sadness WTF!!

But most importantly…

…leave them thinking

Headline

Introduction

Case in point

Solution

Benefit

CTA

Pack a punch in the headline. Think of

what makes you want to open an

article if you saw it.

Cut to the chase. No one has time for

BS

Validate the problem with an

example. Put the scares in them

Don’t just show the problem. Provide

a solution

Why is your solution better than the

rest?

Compel them to take an action

Story flow: 101

Nailing that

HEADLINE

Think of your headline like successful a

pick-up line!

It needs to be witty, attractive and

make you look smart!

Make them curious

Numbers and stats always help

Be truthful

Use words like reasons, tips,

tricks, techniques, facts

Demonstrate your value

Excite the reader Don’t oversell

7 Tips to writing good headlines

Writing your storyis now gonna get easy

<Frame a plot>

<Frame an ending>

This mid-space is actually the easiest

Write what you are passionate

about

Use ‘post its’ and flowcharts to

decide how your story flows

Bring out the drama. Don’t be blah

*Even grandmas tell good stories*

Use examples to explain things

better (and easier)

Answer the what, why and so what part of your story

vividly

End in brief paras and end with

suspense

Make it about the reader.

Remember: No one gives two s#!ts about you. Your

story is what matters

7 Tips to writing good stories

Go forth, Start Blogging

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