Stories based on True events

[Lilly85]

Would you guys read a story that is based on true events in my life? I’ve been pondering this for a while now and a recent thread sparked my mind into writing mode. Only problem is that I have no idea whether or not people would actually read this. Let me know guys thanks!

[WBDaddy]

Re: Stories based on True events

Pretty simple. If you write it well and understand how to either embellish or adjust your pace up during slow portions (just like you would with a fiction story…) then it will be well received.

[Lilly85]

Re: Stories based on True events

@WBDaddy link=topic=6309.msg61700#msg61700 date=1421102932

Pretty simple. If you write it well and understand how to either embellish or adjust your pace up during slow portions (just like you would with a fiction story…) then it will be well received.

thanks for the comment

[Whetoric]

Re: Stories based on True events

The problem with stories that are true is entirely whether they are actually true or not. Somehow, some people get off on the “idea” that a story is true even when it is impossible to suspend disbelief for the story described. If what you write is actually true, it will probably be interesting. If you try to write a fantasy and pass it off as truth, everyone will be annoyed. That’s all.

[WBDaddy]

Re: Stories based on True events

@Purged_User link=topic=6309.msg61715#msg61715 date=1421119791

That’s a question where the answer totally depends. I mean - who ARE you? Have you had a big interesting event happen in your life. If not, then a true story from your life would probably not be very interesting. If so, or if you really know how to tell a story, then it may be quite good.

A truly talented writer can make an interesting story out of a relatively benign anecdote. It’s all about colorful descriptions, the right amount of embellishment in crucial places, and intense narrative, whether tongue-in-cheek or serious. Hell, I scored an A+ in Comp 101 with a story about skipping school with some friends, because I did all of those things and turned a snoozer into compelling reading.

[Lilly85]

Re: Stories based on True events

@Purged_User link=topic=6309.msg61715#msg61715 date=1421119791

That’s a question where the answer totally depends. I mean - who ARE you? Have you had a big interesting event happen in your life. If not, then a true story from your life would probably not be very interesting. If so, or if you really know how to tell a story, then it may be quite good.

I’ve been catching up on a couple days posts … was it you who mentioned having cousins who were treated like 2 year olds, and how you did it yourself once with your aunt? I WOULD like to hear more about that. lol

yes that was me and I already started writing it