How to Build Solid Story Structure to Create Great Story
Most authors often forgot how vital structure is to a story. Without a tight premise, your plot may become feeble and shallow. As you begin to jot down your ideas, plan and construct the building blocks of the story meticulously.
Here are some elements you need to consider in writing a solid story structure.
Solid Premise, Solid Story
First, craft a premise that serves as the foundation of your story. It’s the basic idea, the base that supports and leads the other blocks of your story. Who are the main characters? Where, when, and how will the story start? Sketch the possible ideas and ensure your outline is in line with your premise.
Objectives for the Characters
It’s important to write the nitty-gritty of your characters. These are important details that may have some connection with the characters’ behaviors or views. What led them to think or act like this? Ask your characters, and the answers will be your starting point for a great character and story.
Make a list of probable settings for your story. Eliminate the unnecessary. Try also combining them with other settings. Make sure they are fitting to your theme, plot, and characters.
Work Hard with the Outline
Focus on each chapter of your story. Visualize the movement of your scene ideas carefully. Work with the logical flow of every sentence, paragraph, and to the chapters, especially the cause and effect on each of your character’s actions and choices.
The story’s ending is the memento—the part which is freshly kept in readers’ minds. You may end the story with a plot twist or a thought-provoking chapter. But don’t drag the ending, because if you do, you’ll drag the whole story.