To keep your narrative moving, ensure these elements are present:
Before you start typing, decide what kind of "ass" (donkey) your story is going to be—is it a burden-bearer or a stubborn rebel? To keep your narrative moving, ensure these elements
: Common frameworks include Rags to Riches , The Quest , or Voyage and Return . 2. The "Rough" Draft Strategy The goal of a first draft isn't to be good; it's to exist. To keep your narrative moving
: Establish where and when the story takes place early on. or a rebirth.
: Decide whether your story is a tragedy, a comedy, or a rebirth.