Your protagonist watches as a military force shows up in the middle of the night, pulling people out of their homes and loading them onto military vehicles without explanation. A fist pounds at the door, followed by the sound of a hinge breaking. What does your character do?
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Guidance & tips
Write the scene of discovery (i.e., tell a story), or brainstorm and create a list of related ideas.
Here’s five story elements to consider:
- Character
- Setting
- Plot
- Conflict
- Resolution
Never forget, writing is a process. The first draft is always a mess.
The first draft of anything is shit.
Ernest Hemingway
The Pencil-Driven Life 