Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
– T. S. Eliot
Word Ferret: Writing Prompts, Book Reviews, and Short Stories
Writing inspiration and writing prompts in the never-ending battle against writer's block
Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
– T. S. Eliot
You’d be surprised how hard it is to describe how to do something in a clear and logical manner and still keep it interesting. Some of the best books I’ve read have combined “How to” with narrative that teaches you something and also tells a story. For instance, “Like Water For Chocolate” by Laura Esquivl, a much loved novel combines a family history, love story and monthly recipes. I’ve read the book a dozen times and now know how to make cream fritters…
When you add an underlying theme to stories, you can create a different world for your readers and make the story more entertaining. Try writing a story that revolved around teaching something. Like, “To ride a bike…” “The Secret to Swimming”, “10 ways to survive the winter”
You get the idea…
Have fun.