Here are some elements you need to think about when writing:
- Character - the people, animals, and background of your story (yes, the background is a character even though it is not alive)
- Conflict - the elements that work against the main character's goals
- Plot - what happens in the story
- Point of View - who is telling the story
- Setting - the time and location where the story takes place
- Theme - the controlling idea or central insight that the author is trying to get across
Click on the Related Questions to learn more about each element!