My Novel Blueprint

Assignment Two - Plot: Premise

Plot: Premise ▼

Now that you have brainstormed the general story idea, let's identify some story elements.
) Setting(s). Where and when does your story take place?
(2) Protagonist(s). Who is(are) your main character(s)?
(2b) Flaw(s). What is(are) the protagonist's major flaw(s)?
(2c) Goal(s). What does(d) the protagonist(s) want (or want to avoid)?
(3) Conflict(s). What's keeping them from their goal(s)? Why?
(4) Antagonist(s). Who or what is creating the conflict(s)? Why?

Just for fun: Write a provocative one-sentence description of your story.
Example: A young, mistreated orphan discovers he is a wizard and must face the evil villain Voldemort to fulfill his destiny.

*** Wikipedia's definition of Narrative Conflict

While investigating the suspicious death of successful vintner Sinclair Banks, Daved Wolfe, a Private Investigator, just wants to stop this vengeful killer from killing again, but when the killer starts targeting Wolfe's loved ones, a game of catch or be killed ensues.