https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm What elements make a short story? en-us 2020-04-25 20:28:22 UTC 2026-01-17 21:24:44 UTC hello@padlet.com emilyboutineb https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530409404 As you begin thinking about writing your short story think about what kind of genre you are interested in writing. Are you into comedy, horror, romance, mystery, adventure...etc?]]> 2020-04-25 20:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530409404 emilyboutineb https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530411050 Where would you like for your story to take place? Are you writing a horror story? What kind of creepy spooky setting can you think of?]]> 2020-04-25 20:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530411050 emilyboutineb https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530411694 Character development is a very important part of an engaging story. Your audience will want to relate to your character(s). So get to know them yourself. What are their strengths, their weaknesses? What are their dreams, their fears?]]> 2020-04-25 20:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530411694 emilyboutineb https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530413474 Is there a theme in your story? Perhaps a theme about a social issue, family relationships or the economy. How does this relate to your plot?]]> 2020-04-25 20:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530413474 emilyboutineb https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530416017 A good story involves a problem and a solution or end to the problem. Usually this involves a character arc. Think of one of your favorite books or movies, what was the plot and how did it drive character arc or vice versa?]]> 2020-04-25 20:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emilyboutineb/2124rqbbyo0h4smm/wish/530416017