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wikiHow to Create a Good Writing Piece

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If there is an essay due soon, or you like to write just for fun, read this article on how to make your piece the best it can be.


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    Plan characters, settings, and plots. To have a good story, you need to plan what is going to be in it, before you start to write.
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    Plan a problem. Every story needs a problem. Without a problem the plot would be very boring.
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    Start to brainstorm details. A story without details would only be words, so you need to describe the scene, tell what the characters look like, tell how the characters feel, etc.
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    Draft your first copy. Write or type up the story as you have it now.
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    Editing. Review your piece and make any changes. After you do that get a parent or friend to review the piece for you. They can make any changes you miss.
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    Using your editing changes and your friend's editing changes, draft your final copy.
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    You are now ready to publish!

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  • If your book is a children's book, you might want to draw pictures. Again, draft a first copy, edit, and then make a final copy.
  • Books take time to write. Don't give up if its taking to long.
  • Take your time while editing, because you are at the sage where you are developing the final copy.
  • Use your 5 senses.


  • Publishers are hard to find. Don't give up right away because you can't find one.

Things You'll Need

  • Pencil
  • Paper

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