Mining the Story is for developing story arcs so your story makes sense. Once you answer the C.D.Q., you are on your way to writing a logical story that makes sense from the beginning to the end of the story. The first half of the book becomes a reference book once you cut out the duplicate copy of cards and maps. Layout the 4 game boards and shuffle the cards. Distribute into marked categories to see what kind of stories you can create. Instructions include more information and a sample story. Truly fun and satisfying