How to write a short story
ChatGPT + Grok = Progress
We’ve made several attempts at writing a short story of the years. This project aims to make use of Generative AI to tease out new ideas, develop motivation and progress towards finishing the story and to develop our own skills as writers.
What do ChatGPT and Grok recommend when writing a short story?
We then asked ChatGPT to summarise both of these responses to make the most of both, and these will form the basis of the next entries in our project
Setting: Establish a vivid setting that enhances the mood and atmosphere of the story.
Character Development: Craft well-rounded and relatable characters with clear motivations and conflicts.
Plot: Develop a concise and engaging plot with a defined beginning, middle, and end. Each event should drive the story forward.
Theme: Choose a resonant theme to explore meaningful ideas and emotions.
Conflict: Introduce a central conflict to drive the narrative and engage readers.
Point of View: Select a suitable point of view (first, second, or third person) for better audience connection.
Dialogue: Create realistic and engaging dialogue that reveals character traits and advances the plot.
Show, Don't Tell: Use vivid descriptions and actions to convey emotions and events, avoiding direct statements.
Brevity: Keep the story focused, avoiding unnecessary details or subplots.
Editing: Carefully revise your work, attending to grammar, punctuation, and overall flow.
