Crafting Your Best Story - by Elle Strauss


  • earon_star
    earon_star
    10 months ago

    will you please read my books! there short but have i no readers so im just wondering if i sould even keep writing them >_

  • Dead_In_Slumber
    Dead_In_Slumber
    10 months ago

    Thanks for the link

  • RiyaSingh
    RiyaSingh
    9 months ago

    Hi wattpaders, I am new but I heve been facinated by reading and writing since a long time,Please read my new story on wattpad, Emptiness. Have a nice day , Thankyou;)

  • FictionZoo
    FictionZoo
    9 months ago

    looks interesting.

  • AkiraTye
    AkiraTye
    8 months ago

    Ok hello people!! Hmm lets see...well I know that I have great potential when it comes to writing but sometimes people say I'm too descriptive in my writing and I thought that was a good thing especially if you're right fictional stories or any type of story for that matter...so could someone clear that up for me?

  • DenmarkH
    DenmarkH
    8 months ago

    @AkiraTye too much description can drown a reader. Meaning, it can be overwhelming and become tiresome to read. Describe ONLY what is necessary. There's a such thing called "purple prose" which is flowery description. I suggest you look it up.

  • AlexandraMoon
    AlexandraMoon
    8 months ago
  • TheOnlyHope
    TheOnlyHope
    8 months ago
  • LastingLife4Eva
    LastingLife4Eva
    8 months ago

    thanks for the lil helped alot since Im a new writer!!

  • DanielaGonzalez6
    DanielaGonzalez6
    8 months ago

    u guys should check out a story called "I'm never leaving" A Harry Styles Fan Fiction its really good

  • peace95
    peace95
    8 months ago

    Hii I just wrote the first chapter of my first published story so i was wondering if you guys can check it out and tell me what you people think of it it is called "A Striking encounter " and the other one is called "Unfair" you might have fun reading it :) thank you

  • DawnGhost
    DawnGhost
    8 months ago

    Yay! I'm saved! XP

  • Mamakitty1991
    Mamakitty1991
    8 months ago

    Ok, so, I'm publishing my very first story, and I need help with details in the story, and I think that is the reason why people are not reading them, so can some one help me out, the story is called Forbidden Love Part One, I would really be grateful. Thank you!!

  • number1swifty
    number1swifty
    7 months ago

    @Rocknhairstylist83

    I never have this problem. Just the opposite. Lots of people disagree with me though.

  • TheBEAts
    TheBEAts
    7 months ago

    Hi. My story is called "The Girl In The White Dress" It also has romance in it.

    this is what its about:

    Violet is sick of her life, her dad died from a drug overdoose and she found out her mum is a drug addict. Violet decides to run away, she doesn't plan on coming back anytime soon. After being murdered, Riley awakes inhuman. To say he was normal would be a lie. What is he? Violet unexpectedly is kidnapped by apparent cannibals but why?

    Here is a link to read it:

    http://www.wattpad.com/story/2257136-the-girl-in-the-white-dress

  • StephenMarriott
    StephenMarriott
    7 months ago

    Well worth reading, as many good tips and reminders! @EvaLau

  • ItchikonBlogStyle
    ItchikonBlogStyle
    7 months ago
  • _junez22
    _junez22
    7 months ago

    Hey :) I've been writing this story and am really wondering if I'm any good at it. It would be awesome if you guys could read it and give me feedback :) the book is called unexpected. Please it would mean a lot :)

    The book is about ninjas :) if that sparks an interest :)

  • ProlificWords
    ProlificWords
    7 months ago

    Hey I'm shaq I am relatively knew and had problems with my wattpad so i wasnt on officially until recently. This link helped but i would really appreciate some feedback on a few of my stories and im always looking for new things to read thanks ^_^

  • xhumourmex
    xhumourmex
    6 months ago

    i was wondering if anyone would read my stories i kinda am shy because.....shy

  • GinoongRedCrabOrig
    GinoongRedCrabOrig
    6 months ago

    Hey Guys. Just a fellow writer here. I want to give kudos to you all for inspiring me. And with that, I just wrote my first story here in wattpad. This may tease any author but please read it. http://www.wattpad.com/8455573-when-writer-meets-the-reader. "When Writer Meets the Reader". Give comments. Feel free. :))

  • youngshinegirl
    youngshinegirl
    6 months ago

    read my poem I have dreamt one night it is my first poem it is hopeful and peace poem about the future Here is the link http://www.wattpad.com7691002i-have-dreamt-one-night

  • analyticeye
    analyticeye
    5 months ago

    @Rocknhairstylist83 You have to force yourself to write through it. Put on a timer. Set it for 15 minutes. Write--you can keep writing "the the the the the" over and over again, but you have to keep going.

    It's like flexing a muscle. You have to practice to get better. Hope that's helpful.

    Other good books about writing: -Writing Down the Bones -The Language of the Night -How to Write the Breakout Novel -Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting

  • Soulless_Eyes
    Soulless_Eyes
    5 months ago

    very helpful thanx so much =D

  • EstelleLisbeth
    EstelleLisbeth
    5 months ago

    Hi everyone. I will be able to help to edit stories for free for the next two months. If you want someone who could edit and provide comments on your story for free, i could help you. Just drop me an email at estellelisbeth@gmail.com . Thanks! :D

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