Every story needs a framework.
Although, some writers let the characters tell the story, I think the majority of us plot out our stories. Personally, I hate to plot, but I'm always afraid not being able to tie up any loose ends. After I started my most recent book, a romantic suspense, I realized I would have to plot it out to make sure I had all the clues in order and red herrings in just the right places. I began reading through various writing techniques books searching for the perfect answer to my problem. I spent days struggling with how to plot the perfect book.