Your short story
Think bedtime. Think about your wee one or wee ones listening to story all about themselves, their mum and dad, their friends, where they live, go to school, etc. I can tell you they love it.
Think about the family pet or pets. Anyone who loves and has been loved by an animal knows that they’re members of the family, too. They have personalities, likes and dislikes, cheeky, endearing habits. And you know what? The story of their lives would make a wonderful gift, especially if they’re getting on a bit or have actually died. Keep their memory alive: tell their story.
Think about a family celebration without someone special, perhaps because of illness or death. Wee ones just don’t understand why they’re not there but they can be helped if the sad story is told to them in the right way: in a specially written story.
Think about the house your family grew up in. What cherished memories it holds! It has a story to tell, too. Who lived in the house before you did? What were the lives of those earlier occupants? Now imagine a short story written about your house: one which will include your story and, using records, anecdotes and poetic licence describe the life it’s led. Great coffee table reading.
Think about a short biographical tale about a loved one. Not a full biography but one which tells about an important event in the life of someone you love and respect.
Think, then, about a “your short story”. It’ll be about 3,000 words long, and be the result of conversations with you and your friends, where necessary research. It’ll be beautifully printed and presented but most of all it’ll tell the story that you want to be told.
It’ll be your short story.
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