1. You don’t have a story if you don’t have a plot.
2. What is a plot and why is it important? 

A plot is the sequence of events and actions in a story that make up the main storyline. It is the foundation of a narrative or drama, and it is usually driven by a central conflict or problem that the characters face. The way in which the conflict is resolved determines the story's outcome. 

Plot structure can be described as having several key elements: 

• Exposition: The beginning of the story where the setting, main characters, and initial situation are introduced. This sets the stage for the narrative.
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• Rising Action: A series of events and complications that build tension and lead to the climax. The central conflict is introduced and developed during this stage. As the story continues new information is added to escalate the reader's interest. 
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• Climax: The turning point of the story, where the tension or conflict reaches its peak. It is the moment of highest interest or emotional intensity, and it directly influences the story's outcome. There can be the main climax of the book, but there can be mini climaxes along the way too within the chapters. Each chapter has a role to play in keeping the story interesting enough to keep the reader wanting to continue.
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• Falling Action: The events that immediately follow the climax, where the tension begins to decrease and the consequences of the climax are explored.
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• Resolution (or Denouement): The conclusion of the story, where the main conflict is resolved, and any loose ends are tied up. 
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• There can be variations on this format, particularly when the story evolves into a series or the story ends abruptly.