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mollybug13

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Mar. 7 at 10:06 pm

I want to start writing short stories but i cant come up with any ideas and dont know what the structure should be. anyone want to help?

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WhenItRains21

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Mar. 8 at 2:50 pm

One of the best ways is just to start. Write down random tidbits of conversation, or describe a scene, or do a character profile. Before you know it, some of those little pieces will connect and you'll have a short story. It honestly take practice!

For ideas, there's a great tumblr page called "writing prompts" that I go all the time for inspiration. Another thing to try are character development prompts.

I hope this helps!

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Ella_Rose replied...

Mar. 8 at 5:24 pm

The cds r pretty helpful

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mollybug13

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Mar. 8 at 11:29 pm

Thanks :) it did help