Writers often take notes about story ideas before they sit down to write. Think about what you’ve learned so far about organizing narrative writing to help you begin prewriting. In what sort of genre would you like to write? Most any genre can include focus on a conflict. Genres include realistic fiction, science fiction, fantasy, or mystery, to name some examples.
What types of characters would you like to write about in your narrative?
What conflict will you make your characters deal with?
How might the setting of your story affect the characters and problem?
What events will lead to the resolution of the conflict while keeping a reader engaged?
From which point of view should your story be told, and why?

Response Instructions
Use the questions in the bulleted list to write a one-paragraph summary. Your summary should describe what will happen in your narrative like the one above.

Don’t worry about including all of the details now. Focus only on the most essential and important elements. You will refer back to this short summary as you continue through the steps of the writing process.