We all are.

This is a universal disease every single greenhorn writer suffers from and even the pros get a bite of it from time to time.

For your luck, it is curable, but only if you pay attention to what I say next:

Most people tell stories with a ‘reversed’ mindset and I will let you in on why…

But first, here’s a secret:

If you can write a story down exactly as it plays out in your head you will already do better than most because 80% people try to twist it and turn it to make it more interesting for the reader but only end up confusing them.

Write it as the ‘movie in your head’ plays it.

But there’s still something that can happen. Remember how I said we are cursed? Do you know what we are cursed with?

Knowledge.

Especially when you want to tell a story that not only entertains your reader but also makes him buy.

It’s real simple, let me explain:

There are two people. You, who lived through, experienced and knows the story. And some poor chap who you persuaded into reading your story.

The roadblock most writers trip on is the simple fact that your reader doesn’t know your story.

This isn’t a BIG problem…

And we shouldn’t wish for it to disappear because then there would be no use of telling a story, the reader would already know it.

Your job is to untangle this mess and communicate your story.

But always keep in mind that your reader knows NOTHING about your story.

You need to tell it to him that.

Story-Telling.

This is still somewhat obvious. The tricky part is how you do this.

You see, stories cannot be boring. If your story is boring you are done. Finito.

So what you need to do is somehow communicate only the absolutely necessary pieces of information to your reader so (1) he will be in picture with what’s happening and won’t lose sight of the thread and (2) you won’t bore him with unnecessary background information.

Most writers share either too much info and bore the reader.

Or share too little and their story flops in misery.

It’s up to you.