TPCS: The Building Blocks of Storytelling

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The building blocks of every good story are its themes, plots, characters, and scenes, (think "Topics" to remember all four--without the vowels).

Too much Theme, and you get a lecture.
Too much Plot, and you get an outline.
Too much Character, and you get a biography.
Too much Scene, and you get a geological survey.

Craft Themes, Plots, Characters and Scenes in the appropriate balance and harmony, and you will have the foundation for sharing your story.