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How to begin a short story
Try to write the basic story in one sitting.
One method is to sit down and start with your basic story, writing down the details of the story in one sitting. This could be the crazy, amusing story you might tell a friend but are not sure how to translate into short story material.
Getting down the raw data, or details of your story, can then allow you to shape it into a crafted piece later. Focus on simply telling the story and getting it down on the page.