: Give them a clear goal and a reason for the audience to care.
: Start with a single image or "what if" scenario. : Give them a clear goal and a
: Common frameworks include Rags to Riches , The Quest , or Voyage and Return . 2. The "Rough" Draft Strategy The goal of a first draft isn't to be good; it's to exist. : Give them a clear goal and a
: Plan for the moment of highest tension where the conflict is resolved. : Give them a clear goal and a
Before you start typing, decide what kind of "ass" (donkey) your story is going to be—is it a burden-bearer or a stubborn rebel?