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writercises Original Posting Oct. 12, 2018
[Halloween stories? Nanowrimo plotting... it's all about stories, right?]
Let’s start with a simple definition of a story. “A likable character overcomes opposition and conflicts through their own efforts to achieve a worthwhile goal.”
Simple, right? Likable character, opposition and conflicts, their own efforts, and a worthwhile goal. Mix well, and write!
I’ve also seen people suggest starting with the character and their goals, then add in the opposition and conflicts, and work out the efforts. Same four pieces, just a little different order. Of course, there are people who like to start with the goal, add opposition and conflicts, then efforts, and figure out who is doing it last?
Well, that’s the core of the story, anyway. Now, in the next few pieces, we will take a look at some points about that character, the purpose or theme, the plot, and even the setting. But for now, you might think about how Halloween, horror, and such might tie into ... a likable character overcoming opposition and conflicts through their own efforts to achieve a worthwhile goal. Perhaps little Jack really wants to collect a nice bag of treats for Halloween, but... there’s a black cat in the path? A gang of zombies marauding? A ....
Okay, write!
[Halloween stories? Nanowrimo plotting... it's all about stories, right?]
Let’s start with a simple definition of a story. “A likable character overcomes opposition and conflicts through their own efforts to achieve a worthwhile goal.”
Simple, right? Likable character, opposition and conflicts, their own efforts, and a worthwhile goal. Mix well, and write!
I’ve also seen people suggest starting with the character and their goals, then add in the opposition and conflicts, and work out the efforts. Same four pieces, just a little different order. Of course, there are people who like to start with the goal, add opposition and conflicts, then efforts, and figure out who is doing it last?
Well, that’s the core of the story, anyway. Now, in the next few pieces, we will take a look at some points about that character, the purpose or theme, the plot, and even the setting. But for now, you might think about how Halloween, horror, and such might tie into ... a likable character overcoming opposition and conflicts through their own efforts to achieve a worthwhile goal. Perhaps little Jack really wants to collect a nice bag of treats for Halloween, but... there’s a black cat in the path? A gang of zombies marauding? A ....
Okay, write!