Lesson 20: Using Imagination to Write Stories

Imagination is your story engine. You picture it in your mind, then you write it down. A strong story is easy to follow because it has a clear shape.

Beginning

• Meet the character.
• Learn the setting (where it happens).
• Get ready for the problem.

Middle

• The problem happens.
• The character tries to fix it.
• Details make it feel real.

End

• The solution happens.
• The story finishes clearly.
• No surprise stopping.

Easy detail trick

• Add one sound (boom, splash, tap).
• Add one feeling (happy, worried, proud).
• Add one small picture (red cape, tall tree, shiny rock).

Ask yourself: "Who is it about? Where are they? What happens first, next, and last?"