This document provides a map for crafting a story, outlining the typical stages in chronological order: beginning, problem, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. It also identifies key elements to include at each stage such as setting, characters, and dialogue. The overall message is that this map can guide readers in following and developing their own stories.

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CLIMAX
5
FALLING ACTION
6
RESOLUTION1
Beginning
Setting
Characters
P R o ta g o N I S T
A N TA G O N I S T
W H E R E
W H E N
STORYMAP
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Stories are everywhere. Follow
yours. This map is your guide.
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PROBLEM
3
RISING ACTION
Wide lens. Content.
Setting. Sensory
awareness. Expand
on your ideas.
DESCRIPTION
Zoom in. Unique and
small moments or
facts that reveal the
character of people
or places.
DETAILS
Conversation:
The things we say
to each other and
within our minds.
DIALOGUE
Don’t forget to add these at every step of your jouRney