Write Away

Story is a Person in a Place with a Problem. How they solve that problem is Plot. Plot is not just a sequence of events, it has to lead to some goal in the end. Once you figure out what your main character wants, that's half the battle. The length of the thing is also a factor; if it's a short story, her goal can be a lot simpler than if you're trying for novel-length.

I use my netbook for most of my writing, but sometimes using pen and paper unlocks a different part of the brain.