HOW TO WRITE A GOOD STORY

Ways to start your story

 Once upon a time

 One day
 At the beginning
 When it all began
 When it al started
 

Time Phrases (for the middle of the story)

 Firstly, secondly, thirdly

 in due time
 as long as
 as soon as
 just in time
 at the moment
 in good time
 in the meantime
 in a moment
 in ages
 whenever
 now that
 instantly
 without delay
 Suddenly
 all of a sudden
 at the present time
 from time to time
 sooner or later
 at the same time
 as soon as

Ways of ending the story

 In the end
  finally
 When it all ended
 After all of that
 After everything that had happened
 Once and for all
 At the end of the day

Complex grammar

 Passive
 reported/direct speech
 Conditionals
 Wish/ if only
 Past perfect
 Modal verbs
 relative clauses

Cohesive devices
The use of connectors is essential in the organisation of stories. Use them to sequence
the story and make it easy to follow.

ADDING INFORMATION CONTRAST

However, but, although, on the other hand,

And, also, as well, in addition, besides, above all despite, in spite of, even though, though, whereas

GIVING EXAMPLES SIMILARITY

Such as, for example, like, for instance, as follows: Similarly, equally, likewise, in the same way

REINFORCEMENT RESULT

So, therefore, as a result, because of this,

Also, furthermore, moreover, above all, not only… but also consequently, thus, hence, in that case

DEDUCTION SUMMARY
 In conclusion, to sum up, in brief, therefore,
Otherwise, in other words, then, in that case to summarise

SEQUENCE STATING THE OBVIOUS

Firstly, secondly, thirdly, lastly, next, after, to start with, to Obviously, clearly, naturally, of course,
finish, naturally, surely, after all

!! MY ADVICE IS TO WRITE THE STORY IN THE PAST UNLESS THE

INSTRUCTION OBLIGATES YOU TO USE THE FUTURE. THIS WAY THE
GRAMMAR STRUCTURES ARE SIMPLE AND IT IS EASIER TO WRITE, YOU ONLY
NEED A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF 3 GRAMMAR STRUCTURES:

 Past simple
 Past continuous
 Past perfect
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For a better grade include WISH + PAST PERFECT or 3RD CONDITIONAL