195 5 Let me tell you a story … Setting The setting is the frame for your story. When you start writing, you have to figure out where you would like the story to take place. You also have to decide when your story takes place. Maybe everything happens in the main character’s kitchen, or maybe you want to leave planet Earth all together? Does your story take place in the future, or did it take place a few hours ago? Problem Almost all stories have one thing in common: there is a problem that needs to be solved. The problem can be tiny, like a horrible pimple on your nose the day of your school photo. Or the problem can be big, like aliens attacking your school. Decide what your character’s problem is before you start writing. Also, decide how the problem should be solved, although you may change this as the story develops. Make your story come alive Your job is not only to tell the reader what happens, but also to make the story come alive. You want your reader to become engaged in your story and feel the urge to read on. To make your story engaging, you have to work on the details. Let the reader know what your character thinks or feels. Use adjectives to describe the surroundings and use the atmosphere to set the mood. The end Whatever your story is about, it has to end at some point. But at what point do you end it and how? You can choose to have a happy ending or a sad ending, of course. However, a surprise ending can really give your story a twist. And an open ending, where you don’t really give a final solution, leaves the reader free to interpret. However you decide to end your story, plan the ending before you start to write. It makes it easier to build suspense. a frame – rammi in common – sameiginlegt an urge – innri þörf to set the mood – að skapa stemningu a solution – hér: lausn to interpret – túlka to build suspense – byggja upp spennu
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