Good ways to start writing a story?

[M Girl]

Create a character--she can a lovely femme fatale, a welfare queen, a battered woman, a lesbian, a heiress

And then create a story on her life.

 

[bella]

Tell me how you prepare to start writing, outlines, ways to be creative..etc. what do you do?

 

[junkmail]

Rule #1- Always write about what you know.
Rule #2- Never worry about outlines, rough drafts, etc. Let the words
flow. Keep paper handy, wherever you are. When the thoughts
come- write them down. You can always "piece them together"
later.
Rule #3- Either you are creative or you are not. Utilize past experiences.