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Oct. 1: Plot: What if?
Every good story starts with a 'what if'. What if a young boy discovers he's a wizard? Imagine your story and main character. Who are they? What happens to them, and why is it a problem? Make a list of every possible 'what if' you can conceive.

Oct. 2: Plot: Premise
Now that you've brainstormed a general story idea, let's identify some story elements:
- Setting. Where and when does your story take place?
- Protagonist. Who is your main character?
          - What is their major flaw?
          - What does the protagonist want (or want to avoid)?
- Conflict. What's keeping them from their goal? Why?
- Antagonist. Who or what is creating the conflict? Why?

Just for fun: Write a provocative one-sentence description of your story: A young, mistreated orphan discovers he is a wizard and must face the evil villain Voldemort to fulfill his destiny.

Oct. 3: Character: Protagonist Profile
Draft a profile of your protagonist. Include detailed information such as name, age, physical attributes, occupation, education, culture, religion, family, relationship status, personality, likes, dislikes, strengths, weakness, motivations and desires. Use Google Images to find an image of your character. The point of this exercise is for you to get to know your character...

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