One thing that most writers struggle with when trying to tell a story
is creating an interesting story line. The plot, the climax and the
resolution somehow get lost amidst character development and
entertaining descriptions. What good are complex characters, however,
if there isn't an equally complex and interesting story for them to
tell?
Instructions
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1
Determine
what you want the story to be about; a basic step, but nonetheless an
important one. What do you want to see happen, and how do you plan on
arranging the story? What message are you sending in your story? What
is the best way to communicate your plot to your audience?
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2
Research.
Find out if the story you want to write has been written before. Is it
too familiar? Too cliche? If so, don't be concerned with tweaking it a
little, or, better yet, come up with a stronger original idea.
Once you've researched whether your idea is unique, research your
story. You cannot plot out your story line if you do not have an
extensive knowledge of the topic at hand. For example, if your story is
about a doctor, you much research and have a strong knowledge of the
medical field -- even the story is fiction.
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3
Map
out your plot-line. From beginning to end, map out exactly what is
going to take place, including the climax and the conflict resolution.
Writers map out their plot-lines differently, so do what works best for
you. Arrange your story on a white board, use sticky notes, create an
outline in your word processing program ... whatever suits your mapping
style.
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4
Determine
the effect of the plot on the characters. Will it help them grow, and
exactly how will it help them grow? Now is the time to throw your
complex and interesting characters into a complex and interesting plot,
and show your reader how they navigate through the situations they
face. How the plot effects the characters is oftentimes the most
interesting part of the story, so make sure it jives well.
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5
Determine
the effect of the plot on the overall theme. Make sure the plot can
work well with your theme and the overall message you want to send. If
it doesn't, it's time to do some more research and make some changes.
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6
Share
the story with someone else. Allow a fellow writer, reader or someone
with a critical eye to take a look at your ideas before proceeding. Get
some opinions. If the story doesn't make sense to them, it probably
won't work that well for others. Be open to suggestions.
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