by Zena Dell Lowe @ZenaDellLowe
When it comes to developing story ideas, a common issue I encounter with writers is that many don’t have a clear conception of what a story is. They often come to me with ideas that they think are stories but are, in fact, just arenas or premises. What I’d like to do here is briefly define what a story is and then look at five key areas where writers can look to help them generate viable story ideas. First, let’s start by looking at arenas, and then clarifying the differences between story ideas and arenas.
