Writing a Good Story

Overview

• Decide a conflict
• Make a Plot
• Write Good Characters
• Stick to your Setting
• Make the last Chapter count

Decide Conflict

Fact: Every good story centers around a conflict.

Types of Conflict

1. Man vs. Man

2. Man vs. Society

3. Man vs. Nature

4. Man vs. Self

Pick a Plot

Every story needs a shape, a type of action.

For a list of plot types, see my other presentation, Plot.

Write Good Characters

People need to be able to connect to your characters.

Name your favorite character.

Why are they your favorite?

Stick to your Setting

Don't waver in your time and place.

If it is set in Ancient Greece, don't use pistols.

The Last Chapter

Endings are important

Try to resolve the conflict.

Happy Writing!