How to write a plot outline for an introduction
Writing a plot outline for an introduction can seem overwhelming, but here are some steps to help you get started:
1. Identify the main character(s): Who is the story about? What does the character(s) want or need?
2. Establish the setting: Where and when does the story take place?
3. Introduce the conflict: What challenges or obstacles will the main character(s) face?
4. Establish the tone and mood: Is the story serious or playful? Suspenseful or light-hearted?
5. Create a hook: What will grab the reader's attention and encourage them to continue reading?
Here is an example of a plot outline for an introduction:
1. Main character: Jane Doe - a young woman who has just moved to a new city.
2. Setting: New York City in the summer.
3. Conflict: Jane's new apartment building seems perfect, but something sinister is happening beyond her door.
4. Tone and mood: The story is suspenseful with a hint of creepy.
5. Hook: Jane discovers a strange key left in her apartment and begins to uncover the dark secrets of her building.