I'm writing a novel and I was just wondering what everyone thinks should be in a book story wise. For instance, adventure, romance, mystery etc? Does the unthinkable need to happen in a book? And is that usually believable?
2006-11-26 06:35:55 · 9 answers · asked by Oompa Loompa 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
From writer to writer, no storytelling element will make a story unforgettable. Only the story can do that. But, one thing that WILL help, don't write a predictable story. If your readers know what to expect, they'll get bored of reading your story and may not pick up another one of your books, or not even finish the one they're reading.
2006-11-26 06:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I love books that are full of adventure but have good, complex characters who I'm able to identify with in some way. The ones I remember most are the epic stories with unlikely or reluctant heros- LOTR, Lady of the Forest, the Death Gate novels... and of course, I love fantasy. :P
Good luck! I'm working on a novel too, so I know how it can be!
2006-11-26 07:20:21 · answer #2 · answered by piratewench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like a well crafted book. One where the action is entirely logical, the characters are somewhat predictable, and the plot flow is mostly forward with several lines of action converging to a climax.
2006-11-26 06:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sophist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write something that is realistic and that is tragic but I mean you first need an idea when you write you shouldn't be trying to write a book that would be remembered forever you should write something that comes from the heart and if it is special enough then it will be remembered forever.
2006-11-26 07:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by lexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a conflicted hero that does the right thing at the end or your story or book.
2006-11-26 07:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by mysterymardi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A really good plot twist and stories within stories within stories.
2006-11-26 06:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 09:35:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get somethign like a lead toward one thing then have a surprise twist or a dramatic ending. I luv those kind of books
GL!
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2006-11-26 06:38:43 · answer #8 · answered by KatastropheGirl™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a site that might help you out:
http://www.howtotellagreatstory.com/?gclid=CPqD4ay55YgCFRieWAodkzhWpA
Good Luck.
2006-11-26 06:41:04 · answer #9 · answered by babygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋