Rising Star Adventures and Beyond

Oct 2023 prep day 24

Oct. 24: - Plot: Complications ▼
Complications. Identify additional things that could go wrong for your protagonist. You are not required to resolve any problems yet, just create them. Remember: The more hardships your main character faces, the more readers will cheer them on, and the more engaged and invested the reader will be in your story. Brainstorm a list of problems you could throw at your protagonist(s) throughout the story, using "What If," mind mapping (see the resources at the bottom of the calendar), freestyle writing, or any other form of brainstorming you prefer. Hint: Other characters are a great source of realistic strife, since characters often are driven by conflicting motivations.

What if Randy is found in the first city he hides out in?

What if Randy is caught up in a bank robery?

What it wolves are a threat?

What if a bear gets after Randy's horse?

What if the horse throws a shoe?

What if there is no shelter?

What if he is almost caught several times?

What if he tries to do good deeds along the way and is recognized?

What if indians are a threat?

What if there is an encounter with vigilantees?

What if he is shot or injured?

What if he runs out of supplies and there is no money?

What if the law is closing in?

What if something happens to his horse and he ends up on foot?

What if he is arrested in another town for something unrelated and is afraid of being recognized?

What if he gets himself accidently entangled with a band of outlaws?