picking a style to tell your story

The theme of your story is crucial. A serious theme may call for a more formal, academic - like style. On the other hand, a light - hearted theme can be told in a comical, casual style. Also, the setting matters. A story set in a historical period might require a style that reflects the language and norms of that time.

Once upon a time, a group of friends decided to help out on a cotton farm for a day. One of them, Tom, had never seen a cotton plant before. When he tried to pick the cotton, he grabbed it so hard that the whole plant nearly came out of the ground. Everyone burst into laughter at his over - enthusiasm.

There was a little boy who went to the cotton field to pick cotton with his family. He saw the white cotton and thought it was snow. So he started making snowballs with the cotton. When his mom saw what he was doing, she couldn't stop laughing and had to explain to him that it was cotton, not snow. The boy's confused face was really funny.

The theme of the story is important. A horror story might be set in a time period with superstitions and dark beliefs, like the Middle Ages.

There was a family of pickers. The youngest kid was so small that he could barely reach the cotton bolls. He kept jumping up and down to try and pick them. At one point, he got so frustrated that he just sat down and started crying. But then his older sister made a joke about how he was too short to be a proper cotton picker and he started laughing instead. It was a really cute and funny moment on the plantation.

You can consider the character's personality. For example, if the character is brave, a strong - sounding name like 'Max' or 'Aria' could be suitable. Another way is to look at the character's background. If they are from a certain culture or region, choose a name that is typical of that area, like 'Sakura' for a Japanese - inspired character.

The genre is key. Sci - fi novels often require a futuristic or otherworldly setting, like a spaceship or a distant planet. For a horror novel, a spooky old house or a desolate cemetery works well. Another important factor is the characters' backstories. If your main character grew up in a rural area, that could be a significant part of the setting. And the theme of the novel matters too. A novel about environmental conservation might be set in a polluted city or a threatened natural area.

Well, there was this time when my friend picked up a hitchhiker. It turned out he was gay. At first, there was a bit of an awkward silence. But then the hitchhiker started talking about his journey of self - acceptance. He told how he had left his small town to find a more accepting community. My friend listened intently and by the end of the ride, they had exchanged numbers and became friends who supported each other in different ways.

I had a 'Metoo' moment when I was traveling. I was in a shared accommodation, and one of the other guests made some really uncomfortable advances towards me. I quickly distanced myself and told the host about it. The host was very understanding and made sure that the person left the accommodation immediately. This experience taught me to always trust my instincts and take action when I feel uncomfortable in any situation.