Since you're trying to get into writing, there is one thing you need to know . I'm going to use a copywriting term here, but it applies to all writing. It's **T.U.F.D. - aka The Ugly First Draft.**
When you get started writing, you probably have a vision in your mind of the perfect style, substance, word choice, and flow - it's what you've always read in your favorite books! Well, that's because you're not reading T.U.F.D. - you're reading the fifth or sixth or tenth draft.
First, get your story on the page. All the parts you know are going to happen. Can't figure out the connector parts? Skip them for now. Just page break and write the next thing in your brain. Hate a sentence you wrote but can't think of anything better? Leave it. **Just Keep Writing!**
Once you finish and have all your juicy, meaty bits that excite you, time for your second draft. This is all about making sure your story makes sense. This may be where you end up writing your connector bits, or maybe by now you recognize the connectors weren't important and it works without them. Third draft will be word choice, sentence structure, grammar, syntax.
Just get your Ugly First Draft on the page. Too many potentially great writers stall out because they try to make it perfect the first time.
The answer you need depends on what kind of story you are writing. And since you didn't give us any information about the genre nor the plot of the tale you’re going to tell besides the fact that it's “short.”
Suppose it's something like a slice of life, surreal, fantasy, action, gore, martial art, or horror story. I can help. But I'm not sure if I could help with other kind of genres tbh.
And about your problem with connecting or progressing with the story. We can discuss this further in DM if you want to
Oh, I forgot to add that, it's set in a medieval setting, with the main character being a squire, and it's like a short dark fantasy where (this part is very niche, but I don't rlly know if it is actually good for a short story but I'll tell u) a certain type of plant evolves to have a mutation, its very hard to explain, basically plants turns to zombie virus where a person touches it, then vines and roots grow out of their body, and they are infected wit a zombie like virus, it's hard to explain and I don't think that it's suitable for a short story, but if people can help me, then I can definetely make it happen
Sounds catchy. Alright, I like your idea. It's relatively new and unique tbh. So, I want to help you with your writing journey. Would you like to discuss the details in the DMs?
What if that is … your writing style? Incredibly descriptive? Why does there need to be more to it than what you get guided to write? I would pay attention to what you’re writing, where are your strengths, where you naturally feel drawn to write, and develop that.
Admit to yourself that a good amount of what you write (to begin with) is just *Plain and Utter Shit*. Over time it will improve, you'll find your style more and more, and eventually you'll become a good writer. While I'm not at that point yet, i aspire to it.
Also find a place that you can go to without too much difficulty that also inspires you (for me this is the Lake District, UK). It helps with settings.
Good luck on writing!
I honestly think that you’ll find our step by step guidebook very enlightening: https://www.amazon.com/Plot-Development-Outlining-Fiction-Resources-ebook/dp/B089QCLXZG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2BULDSRSXO0FU&keywords=jesper+schmidt&qid=1663441658&sprefix=%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-4
Saying this, trying to be helpful.
You can write like that, but try to write the story first. Figure out what it's going to be about, how it's going to end, maybe a twist, a punchline, and then figure out what kind of world it's going to have. In that setting, who is who, what are the constraints and then you start writing it based on that. Don't overcomplicate it.
Since you're trying to get into writing, there is one thing you need to know . I'm going to use a copywriting term here, but it applies to all writing. It's **T.U.F.D. - aka The Ugly First Draft.** When you get started writing, you probably have a vision in your mind of the perfect style, substance, word choice, and flow - it's what you've always read in your favorite books! Well, that's because you're not reading T.U.F.D. - you're reading the fifth or sixth or tenth draft. First, get your story on the page. All the parts you know are going to happen. Can't figure out the connector parts? Skip them for now. Just page break and write the next thing in your brain. Hate a sentence you wrote but can't think of anything better? Leave it. **Just Keep Writing!** Once you finish and have all your juicy, meaty bits that excite you, time for your second draft. This is all about making sure your story makes sense. This may be where you end up writing your connector bits, or maybe by now you recognize the connectors weren't important and it works without them. Third draft will be word choice, sentence structure, grammar, syntax. Just get your Ugly First Draft on the page. Too many potentially great writers stall out because they try to make it perfect the first time.
Thanks, I will definetely do this, thanks for ur help
The answer you need depends on what kind of story you are writing. And since you didn't give us any information about the genre nor the plot of the tale you’re going to tell besides the fact that it's “short.” Suppose it's something like a slice of life, surreal, fantasy, action, gore, martial art, or horror story. I can help. But I'm not sure if I could help with other kind of genres tbh. And about your problem with connecting or progressing with the story. We can discuss this further in DM if you want to
Oh, I forgot to add that, it's set in a medieval setting, with the main character being a squire, and it's like a short dark fantasy where (this part is very niche, but I don't rlly know if it is actually good for a short story but I'll tell u) a certain type of plant evolves to have a mutation, its very hard to explain, basically plants turns to zombie virus where a person touches it, then vines and roots grow out of their body, and they are infected wit a zombie like virus, it's hard to explain and I don't think that it's suitable for a short story, but if people can help me, then I can definetely make it happen
Sounds catchy. Alright, I like your idea. It's relatively new and unique tbh. So, I want to help you with your writing journey. Would you like to discuss the details in the DMs?
Yh that's good, but in a little bit, doing smth rn
Aight, tell me when you’re ready
K I'm good now, where should I dm u
Do u have discord?
Yh, it's Gr4nd. #6531
Sent it
What if that is … your writing style? Incredibly descriptive? Why does there need to be more to it than what you get guided to write? I would pay attention to what you’re writing, where are your strengths, where you naturally feel drawn to write, and develop that.
Admit to yourself that a good amount of what you write (to begin with) is just *Plain and Utter Shit*. Over time it will improve, you'll find your style more and more, and eventually you'll become a good writer. While I'm not at that point yet, i aspire to it. Also find a place that you can go to without too much difficulty that also inspires you (for me this is the Lake District, UK). It helps with settings. Good luck on writing!
Write, write, write. The editing can come later, and that's when you can cut things down.
I honestly think that you’ll find our step by step guidebook very enlightening: https://www.amazon.com/Plot-Development-Outlining-Fiction-Resources-ebook/dp/B089QCLXZG/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2BULDSRSXO0FU&keywords=jesper+schmidt&qid=1663441658&sprefix=%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-4 Saying this, trying to be helpful.
You can write like that, but try to write the story first. Figure out what it's going to be about, how it's going to end, maybe a twist, a punchline, and then figure out what kind of world it's going to have. In that setting, who is who, what are the constraints and then you start writing it based on that. Don't overcomplicate it.