#cannot do math

BUT

Think of it like a math equation:

A+B=C

A is the setting

B is the conflict/problem

C is the concept

So if we go by algebra standards as an example:

ie: A= steampunk setting,      B= zombies      A + B = C      Steampunk+ zombies= Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress (sorry, I had to XD)

Or, we can go even further with this:

A= setting B= conflict/problem C= cliche character troupes E= genre D= concept (the new original idea)

ie: A= Modern day      B= Kidnapping      C= Homeless people (I don’t know, just whipping it out there)      E= Comedy

Modern day+Kidnapping+Homeless people+Comedy= premise of the plot

Premise: Set in the modern day where there was a kidnapping involved and the only person(s) who can find the hostage are homeless people and as the story progresses the plot is set for them to go through comedic scenarios.

(Nope, I am not making fun of the homeless, I’m just making an example)