How to Write a Good Story

What are your favorite movies and why? If money were no object, where in the world would you travel? Timothy's answer could be a great location for your next story. What is your favorite era in history? This question is particularly helpful if you write anything historical. And then the final kind of generic question is what books are you reading right now? As you are asking these questions, pay specific attention for Timothy's hopes, dreams, frustrations, loves, and politics. All of this will help you craft the kind of story that will resonate with Timothy.