Stories are not rocket science. They are simple and all consist of the same basic principles. It may not be the easiest thing to write a story without pulling your hair (or weave) out, but the story itself is elementary. There are only three components typically found in mainstream literature and film: character, conflict, and desire.
Every good story portrays a likeable character, hero/heroine, who is up against overwhelming obstacles while they pursue the object of their desire. This desire could be a person, a state of being, to get to a place, or any other thing they may want. To achieve the protagonist’s goal, they must go through challenging obstacles to make the story compelling.
Plotting or creating a story structure determines what the sequence of events that leads the hero toward completing his goal. No matter the genre, all mainstream stories have the same structure elements. Using these basic elements will strengthen your story and hook your reader.
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