Your character moves into a home that has been passed down through the generations. On her third night, she discovers something hidden behind a loose baseboard that changes the way she views her family, for good or ill. Write the scene, showing what she finds.
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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
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The first draft of anything is shit.
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