Write an Original Short Story (1,000 - 1,500 words)

CREATIVE WRITING

STANDARD STORY Parameters

Story Name:                         Author:

Character

Setting

Plot

Point of view

Symbolism

Language

Theme(s)

In your brainstorming/prewriting/drafting phase, use the above parameters to begin to imagine who/what/where will be in your story.

As it begins to take shape, keep in mind the elements of fiction from the Short Story Parameters and make sure that your reader will be able to identify each of them in your story.

For a quick review on the correct way to use punctuation when writing dialogue, see: https://www.universalclass.com/articles/writing/the-role-of-cause-and-effect-in-novel-writing.htm