21 PTs!! poem or short story Step 1: Develop a setting in time and place using imagery, dialogue or description. Think of a setting that is meaningful to you. Can you relate to it?

Step 2: Introduce a conflict. Perhaps it's a conflict you've experienced in your life?

Step 3: Find a ray of hope. You could go so far as to introduce deus ex machina to resolve your conflict.

Step 4: Find a way to end the piece.