This guide will be focused on the basics of plot, story structure, creating characters, and many of the other elements that make up a story's bones.We'll cover beginning topics such as theme, genre, and word count.We'll take a look at common problem areas like your story's middle and what to do if you get stuck.We'll examine story structure as a whole, covering everything from the large-scale, overall plot structure to the small-scale structure of chapters, scenes, and paragraphs.This guide will also include tips, techniques, and resources to help you on your writing journey.From the beginning writer to the seasoned veteran, there's something for everyone. I've attempted to structure this guide in a way that you can simply touch on the basics or go as deep and as in-depth as you'd like.