2e: Elements of a Story

Every story has elements inside. Some people list fundamental elements of a story with more than five items. However, in its essence, there are only three: A character, a challenge, and a goal. The character has to resolve the challenge to reach the goal. Whatever happens in between forms the story.

• Related Note(s):
  • 2a: Take breaks to write better;
• Source(s): Unleash the Power of Storytelling by Rob Biesenbach