How to Turn a Boring Story Into One That Grabs Attention
So, a lady sent me a message yesterday
From what she said, I was shocked and confused ,
and truth is, she was confused too.
She asked me to read the story she wrote and rate it.
I started reading it, and honestly?
No suspense. No emotion. Just plain confusion.
It felt like I was reading something with no beginning, no middle, and no reason to keep going.
If I were to rate that story, it’d be a solid 3 out of 10…
But no, I couldn’t do that.
You know why?
Because some people don’t need ratings , they need real feedback.
And rating it might just make her give up on writing completely.
So I told her the truth, but with care.
I pointed out the negatives, but I also gave her ways to improve.
And now I want to share this here too — because whether you’re a story writer or a storyteller, there are some basic things you must do if you really want people to read your story to the end.
So if you're planning to write a good story, here are 5 real tips I want to share with you:
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1. Make your story feel real.
Think of your main character as the soul of your story.
Let them be human, flawed, raw, real.
Make us see what they see, feel what they feel.
2. Let your story carry DRAMA.
I don’t mean unnecessary wahala, I mean conflict.
Let the story show a struggle. That’s what makes us want to keep reading.
3. Create a vibe with your setting.
When a story happens, it needs to flavor the vibe.
Let your audience feel the environment.
You don’t need to make it long , just use simple, common language that makes it real.
4. Always, always put emotion.
Real stories touch the heart, not just the head.
Whether you want your readers to feel happy, broken, angry, or even hopeful ,let them feel it.
I won’t lie, sometimes I write stories and I’m somehow scared of what happens next
like seriously 😑 I’m the one writing it 😂. That’s how deep it gets.
5. Build suspense.
If your audience can already guess the ending from the beginning,
trust me, they’ll get bored.
Like, what’s the point of continuing?
Give them something to lean into.
Make them curious.
Let them imagine the next scene even before it shows up.
Before I go...
Don’t confuse your audience. Start clear and Stay clear.
Sometimes, add action — it builds tension and keeps your reader hooked.
Don’t forget the lesson. There should always be something your reader takes away.
Something they can think about long after they’re done reading.
Start with a powerful hook, that first line should grab their attention.
And finally, use your own voice. Don’t copy anyone.
Do you want to turn your story ideas into something people FEEL
If yes
Send “I WANT IN” and I’ll guide you step-by-step.