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Somebody has said (probably on this site) that a plot goes like this:

He wanted [goal]. So he [action]. But then [conflict], which caused [tension]. So he [action], and [resolution].

Repeat this a bunch of times, and you've got a plot. Of course, if you don't disguise it better than that, your story will be awful.

Also, along the way you'll want [characterization], to help explain the [goals], [actions], [conflicts], and [tensions] of your characters. Plus, you'll need some sort of [setting] for your storyline. (Remember too, that the [characterization] and [setting] in turn can often shape the storyline.)

If you fill in the brackets well, you'll have a fine story.

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