I know that I want there to be a love story. There should be some conflict at some point, either they don't like each other at first, or one isn't interested at first, or something happens to separate them for a time, or one of them is in danger... But romance doesn't have to be the main genre. What happens with them has to be part of a larger interesting plot.
I don't even know where/when I want the setting to be! I don't feel like I can do something contemporary because I never really read contemporary novels. I usually stick to classics. I don't think I know enough to set the story in the past or the distant future, although the future seems more likely because it would require less research. I thought of doing something science fiction, but I don't know how to create my own universe like in Star Trek/Wars.
I feel like if I knew what the setting would be, I could create a character, and maybe a story would come out of that. But how do I figure out what setting to use?
2006-07-26 08:52:40 · 11 answers · asked by Briseis 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
You do have a dilemma. Sounds to me like you don't know enough about your story yet other than the conflict. You should try to discover more about your characters: who they are, their personalities, what makes them tick, and what exactly are going to make them chemically combatical. Look into more in your characters and figure out what setting you want to place them in. Setting is often times a secondary factor in the conflict and it even can affect conflict. If you want to set it in the past, you'll have to consider women's roles in the past. Ands if it's in the future. . .it can be future earth, you don't have to create such an expansive universe like Star Wars/Star Trek. It's up to you.
2006-07-26 09:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by Opinion Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a city girl gets into some trouble and moved away to a small country town and meets a guy who has lived there all his life. The interest is there but he has issues of his own. There is an attraction but neither will admit it...at first. How's that for a starter?
2006-07-26 16:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by mageta8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest developing the characters first, and letting the setting flow out of it. Decide who the two main characters involved in the romance are going to be in terms of personality and how they relate to each other, and then choose the setting to showcase who they are. In general I have found that setting flows out of solid characters better then characters come out of the setting.
2006-07-26 16:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is to be a love story, look deep inside your heart. Sometimes are own romantic lives can make good stuff for materials, If you base it on your own expereinces, just use different names for characters. Unless you what to make an autobiography about your romantic experiences. That sounds even juicier.
2006-07-26 15:59:57 · answer #4 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
List all the places where you have lived or travelled. Put each name on a small piece of paper in a hat. Pick one out of the hat.
2006-07-26 17:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by bikerchickjill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use time travel, it's classy and you can explore a whole number of settings. I have your title right here: "(Heroine name), Time Cop", the possibilities are endless, though you might have to research specific eras in time.
2006-07-26 17:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by Silver Snake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do your characters do for a living? That will decide the setting.
2006-07-26 16:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I help you on this, would you add my name to the credits for the book??!!!
Sorry, dint mean to be sarcastic or rude, but the thought crossed my mind and its dominating!!
2006-07-26 15:58:45 · answer #8 · answered by IK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use something that you are the most familiar with, or something that in case you get stuck will be easier for you to research or understand in case you need to look for info.
thats what i do.
2006-07-26 15:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by axon3_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the place where you live- that is something you know.
2006-07-26 15:56:38 · answer #10 · answered by northwest.poet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋