to find an interesting character or plot. The spark from your story might come from a character you think would be interesting, an interesting place, or a concept for a plot. Write down your thoughts or make a mind map to help you generate ideas. Then, pick 1 to develop into a story. Here are some inspirations you might use for a story:  Your life experiences A story you heard A family story A “what if” scenario A news story A dream An interesting person you saw Photographs Art Characters are the most essential element of your story. Your reader should relate to your characters, and your characters should be driving your story. Make profiles for your characters by writing their name, personal details, description, traits, habits, desires, and most interesting quirks. Provide as much detail as you can.  Do the sheet for your protagonist first. Then, make character sheets for your other main characters, like the antagonist. Characters are considered main characters if they play a major role in the story, such as influencing your main character or affecting the plot. Figure out what your characters want or what their motivation is. Then, base your plot around your character either getting what they want or being denied it.  You can create your own character sheets or find templates online. The setting is when and where your story takes place. Your setting should influence your story in some way, so pick a setting that adds to your plot. Consider how this setting would impact your characters and their relationships.  For example, a story about a girl who wants to become a doctor would go much differently if it were told in the 1920s instead of 2019. The character would need to overcome additional obstacles, like sexism, due to the setting. However, you might use this setting if your theme is perseverance because it allows you to show your character pursuing her dreams against societal norms. As another example, setting a story about camping deep in an unfamiliar forest will create a different mood than putting it...

TL;DR in Vietnamese:
Động não để tìm một nhân vật hoặc cốt truyện hay. Xây dựng các nhân vật bằng cách lập bản phác thảo nhân vật. Chọn bối cảnh cho truyện. Phác thảo đường nét chính của cốt truyện. Chọn góc nhìn ở ngôi thứ nhất hoặc ngôi thứ ba.