I am planning to write a story that begins with the main character being put to death for the murders of his kid daughter and wife. But he didn't do the murders. The exicution is faked and he ends up being caught in the middle of the game which the winner of the game gets his life. The game consists of criminals who's exicution was also faked. They are pitted against eachother to hunt, find, and kill one another and the last one standing will win.
Is this a good plot for a short/novel story? any suggjestions or tips would be great and get you the convented 10 points lol thanks alot guys and gals
2006-12-02 13:00:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
That sounds interesting. There are some kinks in it though... almost like too many 'what ifs'. Why would the winner be spared? A way to work out these kinks is if you were to write it like many intriguing novels which involve the psychological factor rather than an action-based plot. If you created that overtone of desperation towards saving one's own life it could be great. Think about what makes them insane in a way to make death a game. Brainstorm why the main character would want to live or who he has to live for after the deaths of his loved ones. Perhaps he had someone on the side... no, that's cheap... how about if just before he is almost killed in the first place a long lost person from his past contacts him after finding out he was to be killed. I don't know... just explore the idea a bit more... I would love to read anything you come up with so feel free to email me (from my profile page). I really recommend leaning towards the darker depths of the mind and mind power and what makes a person kill. Sounds cool.
2006-12-02 13:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by EleanorRigby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an interesting plot summary. I would be more interested if it focused on the intrigue aspects and hopefully not the grisly murders from this "game." Will these criminals realize what is happening and try to expose whoever is organising it? Also, since you asked for tips, try usin the spell check button before posting your questions and definitely before printing your story. Even if your story is terrific, poor spelling an grammar will cause readers to enjoy it less.
"exicution" ...execution
"suggjestions" ...suggestions
"convented" ...coveted
2006-12-02 13:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sandie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It IS a very well thought out idea, but there should be some surprises. The greatest stories in the world have an unexpected twist in the end. If it turns out that he actually DID kill them and the readers find out in the very end without it sounding choppy or completely last minute added. To leave clues througout the whole story is a wonderful thing to do. If you haven't seen it, The Usual Suspects is a perfect example of this, although it was brilliant so it is all up to you to see how well it will turn out.
2006-12-02 16:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by sooooooohungry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has tons of potential but doesn't that sound a bit too much like Saw? I think you had a great, original idea for the beginning, but make sure you don't lose that originality!!! Try brainstorming, free writing, etc. Maybe making the stakes higher somehow? What can you make interesting in the setting? What about without them leaving their homes? Or dropped off in the middle of the desert with only a note? Remember, there have been tons of books written about this stuff; what makes yours different, not just good writing, is what will get it published.
2006-12-02 16:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by amor fati 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. Just make sure it's not too much like the movie Series 7: The Contenders (game where contestants try to kill each other) or Stephen Kings book 'The Running Man'.
2006-12-02 14:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plot is workable. What will make or break the story are character development and interplay of pragmatism, idealism, and conflict between individually laudable principles.
2006-12-02 13:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by PoppaJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The idea might be too extensive for a short story, but it sounds good for a novel.
2006-12-02 13:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by tamara_cyan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the terrific possible thank you to coach him on is to marvel him. Make the flow on him in an unusual area or placing. wreck any scheduling behavior you will have additionally. The extra you communicate approximately it, he will probable advance uncomfortable. in case you play the feminist attitude...he shouldn't decide for it.
2016-10-17 15:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should do it like in the future or something and actually make him kill the daughter and wife
good luck :)
2006-12-02 13:04:27 · answer #9 · answered by i love my vampire kitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds interesting, if a little morbid. does he know who really kill them? and does the person who really did it have any part in the game? i'd read it...
2006-12-02 13:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋