THE 5
W
S OF SCARY STORY WRITING
WHO?
Who are the main
characters?
How are they
described in the story?
WHAT?
What is the scary story
about?
What is the problem
and how is it resolved?
WHEN?
When does the story
take place?
WHERE?
Where does the story
take place?
WHY?
Why is the main
character in danger?
Why is there a
problem?
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