How Do You Write A Supernatural Story?
So you’ve got a story in your head that just needs to be told. In this case, a supernatural story. Supernatural stories are much like stories in other genres, but they follow their own unique guidelines. Here are a few tips to keep you on track. Understand the basics. Lots of people have good ideas, but what separates a real storyteller from an amateur is knowledge of story structure. Before you embark on any writing project, you must know the basics. These include story structure, rising and falling action, a protagonist, nemesis, climax, denouement and theme (see Resources below). Create an outline. After you’ve organized your thoughts, it’s best to outline your story, scene by scene, until the very end. Make sure you are actively moving your characters towards a climax. This is helpful for two reasons. First, you won’t get lost halfway through writing if you have a map of your story. This will save you a lot of heartache and confusion, and will make writing a pleasure. Second, you’l
