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15 Story Writing

A story is a piece of writing with imaginary characters and events, which is written
or told in order to entertain. A story usually focuses on a plot, a few characters and a
central theme.

You can organise your story using these story maps.

Beginning

Middle

End

Now, write short stories using these interesting story starters. You could use
either of these story maps.

1. A hostage situation at a bank was not how I wanted to spend my morning…

2. He packed his bags and left for the…

3. No one would believe what happened that night when…

4. All I had that morning in my bag was a map, a lip gloss, and 756 in cash…

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