How To Write A Whimsical Story. Let whimsy validate any choice you make, because any choice you make keeps you moving forward on the page. For many writers, short stories are a less daunting way to dive into creative writing than attempting to write a novel.

For some, the most effective scare is the idea of being trapped in a haunted house. Try stopping after three books or so. Write or read magical realism ( defined in our writer’s glossary series ).