by: Beatriz DeMelo
Everyone’s an author. We all have a story to tell. We can all share something with others that can impact their lives. Allowing readers to experience events from someone else’s view. Everyone has a narrative to tell, even if it may not seem like it.
The process of writing a story or narrative can be scary or overwhelming. A great place to start is to just begin writing out words that connect with the story you are trying to express. Once you’ve done that, use those words to form sentences, then paragraphs, then chapters; in the end, you have a story. You may be surprised by the significance of what you have written.
Authors will include a theme or lesson in the story they write. The power if the theme, though, lies with the reader; it is up to them to interpret the author’s intent. Think of your favorite piece of literature and how you have learned from its theme; how its, maybe, gone as far as changing your view on life. A literature piece that has done this is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; a piece famously known for its intellectual imprint on readers. Themes of family, social class, and more obviously pride and prejudice. Allows for reader to interpret these themes in ways that connect them and their lives to the narrative.
So, start off by writing those words on a page, and create sentences; you never know the impact your story will have on someone who reads it. Focus on creating connections with people through your work. Everyone has different opinions and interests, but storytelling can unite us in amazing ways. No matter what your topic is, you can send a powerful message, don’t sit in silence: make your voice heard. What’s your story?