The 5Ws method
How to use the 5Ws method in writing The 5W method are questions whose answers are considered basic in information gathering, it's not only for writing, in fact Stanislavski acting method uses this technique to prepare the actor for a certain role, as much as it's used in history and social studies and much more domains. In brief, the 5Ws is a method used everywhere and in our case in writing it can help you outline your story. If you cannot identify what will make your story unique and interesting, chances are nobody else will either. If you don't know what is the 5Ws questions, it's who? where? when? what? why? 1. Who ? First of all, who is your protagonist? Usually it's better to start of with a name, age and profession, moving on to physical appearance then his background and the given circumstances. - Name, age and profession - Physical appearance - Background: parents siblings Relationship with his parents Love life marriage status etc. - Given circumstance