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6 Super Story Building Questions

8/19/2022

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  1. WHO does the plot affect? Make sure your protagonist is clear. 
  2. WHAT happens? What MUST happen to force your protagonist to face and overcome some problem/demon/obstacle they normally wouldn’t?
  3. WHEN does your story actually start? Hint: It starts the moment that life no longer allows your protagonist to be comfortable!
  4. WHERE is the conflict in your story? By identifying where the conflict in your story comes from, you can build toward it, creating non stop drama and suspense!
  5. WHY does your protagonist want what they desire? What is their goal? Why is it their goal?
  6. HOW is your protagonist a different person in the end?

Recommended Books (with Amazon Affiliate links)

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Even though I have yet to read the entire series, the first book - A Wrinkle In Time - does an excellent job of answering the basic Who, What, When, Where, Why, & How in the very first chapter. It makes the protagonist clear, the plot forces the protagonist to change and do things she normally wouldn't, it identifies both the external and internal conflict the protagonist must face, and it especially does a great job of showing you her desire and how she needs to change before the story ends. And, of course, while she is still the same little girl, she has grown and changed for the better by the end of the book.

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    The beasts of the field shall honour me, the dragons and the owls. - Isaiah 43:20

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    Kathryn White

    Self-published author of the fantasy series, Tales of the Wovlen, Kathryn spends a great deal of time in the world of her imagination, having tea with fire breathing dragons, writing books on flying space ships, and practicing her mad scientist laugh with gusto. However, on occasion, she returns to this world just to play with her dog, blog about her fun, and coach people through writing self-doubt.


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    • The Characters
    • Legends and Lore
    • Pronunciation Guide
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