#6 What is a Story?

If you're planning to write one, you're going to need to know what a story is. A story is a genre of communication. What are its elements? Once you grasp these you can start to understand what you're doing (or failing to do) to keep the listener or reader engaged.
- Derek B. Miller is the author of Norwegian by Night, The Girl in Green, American by Day, and the forthcoming Radio Life.