While the following image isn't the clearest, it shows the next step in developing your story, after you've developed a character. Every story has a character that has a problem to solve, or somewhere to go. As the character progresses up a mountain, things happen that get in the character's way of achieving his or her goal. Here is what you need to develop the steps on the plot mountain:
- The problem or situation your character must face (For example, my character gets seasick, and would like to be able to go on boats)
- A reason why it's a problem (For example, my character is invited to a party on a boat, and really wants to go)
- An escalation to the problem; something that makes it worse (It's a really big party for his best friend, and everyone is going)
- One or two failed solutions to the problem (Trying to stand on his parents' boat, taking Dramamine or ginger)
- A resolution to the problem
