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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Find a storytelling idea
• Part 2 of 3: Write a story
• Part 3 of 3: Polish Your Story

Self-stories usually focus on a specific real-life event that was extremely important to the author. You may need to write a story about yourself as an essay for college exams or for homework. To write a good story, you need to start with an idea. Then you need to write the narrative, building the plot, adding details and ordering the sentences. Before handing in the story, you need to check it to be sure that everything is fine in the story.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Find a storytelling idea

1. 1 Focus on an unforgettable event in your life or an interesting moment. The story about yourself should be built around a specific event or moment that was unforgettable for you and made a huge impression.It doesn't really matter how important this moment really was, it only matters how much it impressed you. This event may seem small, but in the end it could change your life.
   • For example, you might write about battling your own body in high school, and how you won that battle in adulthood. You can write about your fifteenth birthday and how it affected your relationship with your mother.
2. 2 Try to describe an important conflict in your life. Personal conflict can be a great story to tell. Think about the tensions you have had, any major conflicts and feelings you have experienced. Describe your experiences in detail in the story.
   • For example, you might write a story about a difficult relationship with your mother. You can write a story about an incident on the sports team where you play or the club you are a member of.
3. 3 Think about a specific topic or idea. This topic will be the starting point for the story. Consider the topic or idea from your perspective. Think about how this topic relates to your life and your experience. Topics such as poverty, loneliness, dedication and talent are great for introducing yourself.
   • For example, you might explore the topic of poverty by writing a story about how your family coped with financial problems. In addition, you can write about how you had to postpone college / college and get a job with your parents to help them make ends meet.
4. 4 Read other stories. Learn from good examples, find this genre online or in a bookstore. Find the best stories on the internet to understand how a good story is built. Read on and learn from these examples. For example, you can read:
   • "Olesya" A.I. Kuprin;
   • Waddling to Bethlehem by Joan Didion;
   • “What I Am Devoted To The University” by David Sedaris;
   • Some stories on the site newlit.ru

Part 2 of 3: Write a story

1. 1 Start with an interesting introduction. The story should attract the reader from the outset with a strong opening sentence. Plug in a good description and don't forget the details. To get the reader immediately interested and start reading, be sure to start with a great introduction.
   • For example, the first line in Tony Gervino's story immediately attracts attention: "I was 6 years old when my brother John leaned over the kitchen table and casually whispered that he killed Santa Claus."
2. 2 Let it be a scene with some kind of action. Immediately involve the reader in your story, show them the main characters, the topic, and the main conflict or idea. Tell the reader where the story will take place and when. Explain what the story is in front of him. Whether it concerns you and your relationships with other people.
   • For example, in Tony Gervino's essay, a scene appears where he immediately sets the tone and character of the story when the narration begins: “It was July 1973, we lived in Scarsdale, New York, and he was four years older than me, although it seemed to me that there were decades between us. "
3. 3 Follow chronological order. Do not jump from one moment to another, do not jump from an event from the past to an event from the present in the same paragraph. Move in chronological order from event to event, moment to moment. This makes it easier for the reader to follow the narrative.
   • For example, you can start with childhood, with an event that happened to your sister, then gradually move forward in time to the present moment, focusing your story on your older sister, on yourself, and on adults.
4. 4 Don't forget about details and description. Focus on perceiving details: how things smelled, sounded, felt, looked. "Draw" a vivid picture for the reader that will help him fully immerse himself in your story. Try to describe some of the points in your story from the point of view of the main character.
   • For example, you can describe the sensation of Mom's famous lemon pie like this: "Spicy and rich in taste, there was definitely a special ingredient that I still cannot identify."
5. 5 End the story with morality or some conclusion. Most stories about oneself end with an analysis of the events that took place. For example, you might come up with a moral that you would like to share with the reader based on your own experience. You can leave the reader alone with his thoughts, so that he himself analyzes what he has learned from your story.
   • For example, you might end your story about a troubled relationship with a sister who is constantly in trouble by writing about a recent moment when you spent time together and you felt very good. You can teach the reader a lesson about loving someone who has many flaws.

Part 3 of 3: Polish Your Story

1. 1 Read your story out loud. When you finish your story, read it aloud. Hear how it sounds. Notice if there are any bad points and fuzzy suggestions. Circle or underline them so you don't forget to fix them.
   • In addition, you can try reading your story out loud to someone else so they can also hear how your story sounds. It may be easier for them to make some comments.
2. 2 Share your story with your friends. Ask a friend, acquaintance, classmate, or family member to read your story. Ask them questions about the style, tone, and general flow of the story. Ask them if the story is detailed and interesting.
   • Be prepared for comments from other people. Prepare for possible constructive criticism, because it will most likely only improve your story.
3. 3 Take another look at the story for clarity and length. Read the story and pay attention to spelling, punctuation, and speech errors. Rate your story. Is it too long? Usually stories about oneself are rather short (no more than 1–5 pages). In addition, you may need to take into account the story length requirements if you are writing it for homework.