books Plot for a post-apocalyptic story

[heavens-champion 1,905]

What would be a good plot for a post-apocalyptic story?

[KatonRyu 1,033]

That depends very much on what kind of story you want to write. The zombie apocalypse is always a favorite, but something like Fallout tends to well too. You could have an alternative universe in which dragons have taken over the world, or possibly aliens. The apocalypse may have been caused by a natural disaster, or a chain reaction of them.

 

What is the purpose in setting the story in such a world, and what are the hardships you want the characters to face? Is there an underlying social element you wish to explore? All of these things change the kind of apocalypse you'll need to best achieve your effects.