How to Write a Great Story

👤 1. A Character

Who is your story about?

Example:

Amara was a twelve-year-old girl who loved solving mysteries.

📍 2. A Place

Where does the story happen?

The mystery began at her grandmother’s old house in Kuje.

🎯 3. A Goal

What does your character want?

Amara wanted to find out who had been leaving mysterious notes at the window.

🚧 4. A Problem

What makes achieving the goal difficult?

Every time Amara got close to discovering the truth, another clue disappeared.

🌟 5. A Solution

How does the problem eventually get solved?

A good story doesn’t have to be complicated.

Character + Goal + Problem + Solution = Story

⭐ Story Challenge

Before you start writing, complete these:

My main character: __________

My character wants: __________

The problem is: __________

The story happens at: __________

In the end: __________