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Creative Writing · Lesson 1
Elements of a Story
Character, setting, plot, conflict, and theme — the pillars of fiction.
18 min · Watch → Read → Apply → Prove
Step 1 · Watch
Watch & reflect
Study the lesson, then take the quick check before moving on.
Step 2 · Read
Glance at Genre: Fiction & Story Elements
Study the literary elements list — plot, conflict, theme, and character — as you read.
Step 3 · Apply
Put it into practice
A short exercise to turn what you learned into skill.
Pick a story you know well. Name its main conflict and its theme.
Conflict is the struggle; theme is the deeper meaning the story explores.
Step 4 · Prove
Lesson test
Pass with 70% or higher to complete this lesson.
Further study optional
- Writing Commons — Fiction Writing Commons