My story is set in the victorian era. There is an 18 year old girl who can no longer bear to live her life of prostitution, so she attempts suicide, but is rescued by a gentleman. His sister has a mysterious secret, and offers to take this prostitute in. So, this girl enters into the world of power and priviledge.....And the gentleman who had rescued her slowly falls for her, but he is a rather self-centered man, and so felt that he preferred the acceptance of society rather than to be with the person he loved (the prostitute)
What I need is to summarize this into a very short sentence, or sentences. So far, I have this:
"She was unwanted and lone, a prostitute working in the filthiest slums. But through it all, she survived, destined for something more."
Doesn't this sound a little too dull? Any other better suggestions?
2007-02-04 16:33:15 · 6 answers · asked by June H 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I would look to your controlling idea to make your summary. From what you wrote, you didn't really say who is the protagonist. It actually seems like the gentleman is.
What is her object of desire? What does she want? What is this "secret destiny"? I think to create a summary you really need to state that and know it because if you don't know, who does? If she's merely living in the moment in this house you really don't have a compelling story. But please tell us what she wants so we can help you to craft your summary. Without that I think it's impossible to create a summary for you.
As I said, it seems like the most compelling character from your description is the gentleman. He rescued a prostitute despite what he wants: influence among his peers. This conflict is the strongest part of your story. So how does it affect her desires? Does she want love? Power? Riches? Family? etc...
2007-02-04 16:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by i8pikachu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it!
Your story sounds interesting, I'm writing a story too.
The only thing that I have a problem with is the "...destined for something more." The rest is great, but that part seems like the type of summerization that I find on most books.
The type that tries to lure you in and it works for a few seconds until you realize that it seems very vague and like most other stories.
2007-02-05 00:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by beast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to survive (female) turned to prostitution. To save her (male) brought her into a life of power and privilege. Now she must (fight for his love, or what every she's got going on with this guy) so that she can find the secrets of her destiny.
2007-02-05 00:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by David M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really like it. Don`t change it. But maybe to add a twist the sister likes the gentleman.
2007-02-05 00:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by Tralala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her immoral life had forced her into desperation and despair when, not a moment too soon, she was saved by what seemed to be her hero......
2007-02-05 00:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like your story if you get it published wich i'm sure you will be sure to tell me were it's sold.
"On the verge of Death she enters a world of aparonity and secret's"
but i like your's to
2007-02-05 13:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋