Ass [FAST]
: Decide whether your story is a tragedy, a comedy, or a rebirth.
: Every story needs "Peril" or a hurdle. What does your character want, and what is standing in their way?.
The phrase "ass in chair" is a classic writer's mantra—it means the hardest part of drafting a story isn't the ideas, but simply showing up and putting words on the page. : Decide whether your story is a tragedy,
If you need a specific prompt or want me to generate a story based on a particular genre (like a modern fable about a literal "ass" or donkey), just let me know!
: Ground your reader by using the five senses—the smell of rain, the grit of sand, or the sound of a tin clinking on tiles. 3. Drafting Checklist The phrase "ass in chair" is a classic
Before you start typing, decide what kind of "ass" (donkey) your story is going to be—is it a burden-bearer or a stubborn rebel?
: Give them a clear goal and a reason for the audience to care. the grit of sand
: Plan for the moment of highest tension where the conflict is resolved.