I have just started a writing class through Purdue University.  The first lesson has been explaining what goes into writing a story. As per the Greeks, we have adopted the strategy used by them when it comes to compiling a story.  Act 1, Act 2, Act 3 First, the hook.  Second, the backstory. Third, the trigger. Act 2 contains: Crisis, struggle, epiphany Act 3 contains: Plan, Climax, Ending I don't want to write too many details on this blog since I paid for this course, and the teacher might not want too many details given out for free. Hopefully, what I have written is not much different than most can pick up their own simply by watching plays.