How to tell a good story?

Firstly, immerse yourself into the characters and the world around them and truly get to know the nitty-gritty details about them.

That’s always the first step.

You can’t tell a good story if you don’t care about the people inside it. Forget perfect plots or clever twists and start with empathy. Who are they? What do they want? What keeps them awake at night? A story breathes when the characters feel real enough to disappoint you, surprise you, and make you root for them anyway.

Then comes the world. Every detail matters. The light in the kitchen, the way the street sounds at dusk, the quiet between two people who used to talk all night. That’s where truth hides, in the tiny spaces you might overlook.

And once you know your people and their world — destroy their comfort. Conflict is the pulse of storytelling. It’s what forces choices, reveals who they really are, and keeps the audience leaning in.

Finally, strip it down. Say less, show more. Don’t tell us how to feel, make us feel it. Because the best stories don’t end when the credits roll; they echo.