Basic Story Structure

4 layers, all working together

Conflict	The easiest place to start? With the premise!
Plot	What happens in your story?
Arc	How does the story change your protagonist?
Theme	Put yourself in the arc!

Your Playset

Who & what will act out your story?

Characters	Assemble a cast to perform your story!
Settings	Build a location that hosts your story!

Plotting it out

How to develop your story, in detail

Sequences	Expand your story, by breaking it down into chapters!
Actions	Focus on the meaningful moments in your story!
Dialogue	Tell the story through conversation!
Pitching	Share your story, to get feedback from a test audience!