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How to Find a Story
READ Why might beginning to write a story be a little scary?
What do all writers have in common? They all begin with a
blank piece of paper. A blank piece of paper can be exciting! It
is full of possibilities. Just think of all the stories that have
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come to life on a piece of paper. That blank paper can be a
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little bit scary, too. How is it going to be filled? make a connection.
One way to get ideas is to read, read, READ. Most writers
read a lot. They study how their favorite writers create
characters and describe events. They think about the
ingredients for a great story.
What other things can writers do to help them create?
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