1992 plymouth laser - no spark ??

I just got 1992 laser 1.8 engine, 135,000 miles , automatic. Owner said car has sat for 8 months ( tranny problems ) and just went to start and would turn over, but not start. Now I have , I tried testing plug wire for spark, turns over but no spark when grounded plug wire. where to start for problem - distributor ?? (coil distributor are one I am told), how to test and find where no spark problem is starting ?? *** just to let you know, I DO believe in donations ....... do wish to see if this help site is what I can use, I have few project cars ( new one all the time ) and if this site is helpfull I will not hesitate to doneate often. Thank you Bill W.