The AI that powers Story Squad makes writing original stories fast, easy, and fun. The only thing you have to do is deliver a well-developed prompt. How exactly can you make a good prompt for a great story? We’re glad you asked! 

1. The genre you choose will influence almost every aspect of your story. Choose it wisely! 
   A genre is essentially the type of story you’ll be writing. Some examples are romance, sci-fi, fantasy, children’s, romance, and mystery. Genres are typically associated with certain types of characters and settings, so you’ll want to keep your genre in mind when you get to that step. For example, a sci-fi story is likely to be futuristic with characters that might be very different from the people we see daily. Make sure to choose something that speaks to you and lets you bring your own unique voice to the story you’re writing. 
2. The setting isn’t just where your story takes place, but also when. 
   The castle King Charles lives in looks very different from the castles of medieval times. Both would be good settings for a story, but they would look pretty different from each other. King Charles doesn’t exactly fight on horseback in armor like the kings of medieval times, right? The where and when of your story will help shape your characters and the plot. 
3. Good characters will be the reason readers keep reading. Make sure they’re interesting! 
   If your story has three girls with blonde hair who all practice violin, it will likely be a little boring for your reader. Readers want to meet dynamic, interesting, and diverse characters. They want to know more than just what they look like, they want to know how they act, things they love and hate, and anything that might be interesting about their past. Work to create characters your readers want to know about and either cheer for or against. 
4. The plot of your story should keep readers wondering, “what’s next?”
   The plot is the story behind your story. What problems will your characters face, and how will they overcome them? Use specific plot points in your prompt, things that will happen. Start with an inciting incident to get things going, then develop some rising action leading up to the climax and resolution at the end. Make sure that there are plenty of surprises and twists to keep your readers on their toes.
5. Have FUN! 
   Writing stories with Story Squad is all about having fun. There’s no pressure to write the world’s most popular story. Don’t like the story you got? Change up your prompt and try again! The sky is the limit. All that matters is that you enjoy exercising your creativity.