What is a good plot for a short story?

Answer 1

Short stories don't really have a plot as such, as they are too short to be able to have a plot most of the time. Something happens, then a little bit of action happens and then it ends. So it's better to keep it short and simple.

^ That's actually not true. Short stories do, in fact, have plot. They're just wrapped up quicker than longer works are. There are many good plots for many stories, but finding the plot is something that the artist themselves needs to come up with.

Answer 2

A series of plots destine to try the devotion of a true friend. The story would ask the question 'What would break the bonds of true friendship?' and then investigate the various situations that would try such a bond.

Any idea that is interesting enough to you will be a good idea. You cannot write a story or novel based on ideas that someone else invents - you won't be interested enough in the subject to be able to research and write anything that will actually sell. Plus, anonymous people on the internet have no idea how old you are, what your interests are, or how well you can write!

In order to write, you need a personal connection to the subject. Write about whatever you enjoy, or whatever you find interesting, and you will end up with your novel or story.

WikiAnswers is happy to help you learn how to write better. We will not do your writing for you by giving you ideas and paragraphs to copy.

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• Write about what you know. A good idea for a first novel is to write your own personal story. Everyone has at least one novel in them waiting to be written.

• Observe the world around you. Anything interesting can be an idea for a story or novel.

• Research. The more you know, the more ideas you will have.

• Read stories and books that other authors have written in your chosen genre. This way, you can see how other people do things.

A story can be either plot driven, character driven, or both. Most are stories are both but one or the other usually takes precedence. Charles Dickens' novels are primarily character driven Ian Flemings' are plot driven (although all the plots are the same.) If you need a place to start - trying thinking up interesting characters who can be developed and evolved against an interesting plot, or think up a good crisis that characters can be illuminated through.

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Answer 3

Any idea that is interesting enough to you will be a good idea. You cannot write a story or novel based on ideas that someone else invents - you won't be interested enough in the subject to be able to research and write anything that will actually sell. Plus, anonymous people on the internet have no idea how old you are, what your interests are, or how well you can write!

In order to write, you need a personal connection to the subject. Write about whatever you enjoy, or whatever you find interesting, and you will end up with your novel or story.

WikiAnswers is happy to help you learn how to write better. We will not do your writing for you by giving you ideas and paragraphs to copy.

Here are some more suggestions from WikiAnswers contributors:

• Write about what you know. A good idea for a first novel is to write your own personal story. Everyone has at least one novel in them waiting to be written.
• Observe the world around you. Anything interesting can be an idea for a story or novel.
• Research. The more you know, the more ideas you will have.
• Read stories and books that other authors have written in your chosen genre. This way, you can see how other people do things.

Answer 4

A young intern at an art gallery discovers a hidden room filled with mysterious paintings. Each painting seems to come to life when viewed, revealing clues to a century-old unsolved art theft. As the intern delves deeper into the paintings and the gallery's history, they uncover shocking secrets about the missing masterpieces and the dark truth behind the gallery's success.