How do you do a plotline for a book?

I’ve never read that story, but here’s a general outline and information for a plot line that you can fill out:

The plot of a story is the sequence of events that occur in the story. These events follow a plan called a plot line. Every short story that you read will follow a plot line to some extent. The parts of the plot line are as follows:

1. Exposition - the exposition is the introduction to the characters and setting of the story. The exposition hooks the reader, providing enough interest and information to the intended audience to encourage the reader to continue reading.

2. Rising action - the rising action introduces the conflict or problem in the story. This part of the plot tells us what it is that the main character or protagonist is facing. During the rising action, the main character struggles with this conflict or problem. The conflict may be:

   • character vs. character: the problem the protagonist faces is one involving another character
   • character vs. society: the protagonist faces a problem involving something in the society in which they live (example: racism)
   • character vs. self: the character has some internal struggle inside themselves
   • character vs. nature: the protagonist struggles with some natural force (tornado, harsh climate, etc.)

3. Climax - the climax is the high point of the story where the conflict or problem changes or is resolved. Something happens in the climax to create a turning point for the characters in the story.

4. Resolution - in the resolution or falling action the conflict is resolved.

5. Conclusion - the story is brought to an end with any loose ends being tied up.

Sometimes the author will use some techniques in writing the plot to make the story more interesting or to add a twist or turn. Foreshadowing is where the author may hint at what might happen in the future. Flashback is where the author might tell us something that has happened in the past to help explain the present. Irony is when the author has something happen in the story that is the opposite of what the reader expects.

Good luck!