...about a boyfriend (or husband) who takes his girlfriend (or wife) to a psychoanalyst because they are fighting with each other (arguing) all the time, never agreeing on anything... because the boyfriend (husband) tries to control his girlfriend (wife) all the time, he is the dominating type. but the girl (wife) then falls for the psychoanalyst... this should be funny, with twists of situations and expectations... what the man is trying to hide is that he himself has been this psychoanalyst's patient some years ago because of troubles with a previous girlfriend and they are now friends. but the girl (wife) shouldn't know all these...
what do you think? would you read such book?
2007-03-27 02:17:34 · 12 answers · asked by Analyst 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Ive read similar things before but I think you could do things to make the plot fresh and yours. One thing you would have to do is a ton of research on codependency and work on why the girl allows this man to control her. You would also need such information to make your therapist a believable character. Before you start writing, do the research and work on character analysis of the three lead characters very intensely. You will also need some secondary characters - girlfriends of the girl etc. and some side plots. Life isnt all about one thing going on in a person's life. But your main problem is the ethics of this situation. If I was you I would find a therapist to discuss this with and ask. I doubt a therapist would see the girl under these circumstances - not if the boyfriend was a patient. As a crime writer myself, accuracy is critical to me and I have a list of consultants - reporters, cops, lawyers, doctors, nurses, psychs etc that I use when I write. They are always mentioned in the back of my books - you need to find someone who you can discuss this with. My guess is the answer would be no and you would have to find a slightly different way to develop your plot and make the man and the psych know each other. Realism is important - otherwise your reader will realize the plot is forced and not possible and it will just be another piece of paperback fluff. Do you think you could find someone like that to ask? If not, let me know and I will contact my psych and find out for you. Sounds implausable thought. Pax - C.
2007-03-27 02:35:21 · answer #1 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a better synopsis for a movie script or play than a book.
The humor will probably reduce the depth of the story in a novel. What we have a story of a girl trying to get out the control of one while falling in love with someone else whose job is to control the way people think.
There is an element of the fatal relationship, with a woman caught between 2 negatives trying to find what she needs as well as a way out.
In the movie version Bill Murray plays the counsellor, with Holly hunter as the girl friend. So you know where I am going with that.
2007-03-27 09:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would read the story because I was in that kind of situation. A interesting book You may wish read, as apart of research is "Mechanics of the mind" by Edward Debono It is not about a story but rather a description on how the author thinks, how brains work. One aspect he communicates is called the jelly model. A block of dessert jelly (brain) is melted by teaspoons of hot water. (environmental experience) A story with plenty of coincidence, speculation and innuendo will always hold a readers attention. Humour will attract them.
I was unable find the above said book on the internet, however i pretty sure i have a copy, anyway all his books are informative.
2007-03-29 08:15:29 · answer #3 · answered by Al 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds great. Good luck! :)
oh and just a suggestion: You might want to start an online 'novel-journal' or something like that. LiveJournal would be a good place. They allow you to post friends-only or private, so you'll know your story won't get stolen. Yet you'll get more feedback on how the story is going & what the readers would want to read. They also have communities for young/amateur/ professional etc. writers, so you'll probably get help from there aswell
2007-03-27 09:28:24 · answer #4 · answered by sarahh_f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, no I wouldn't read this type of book...but to quantify, I am a Forensics Mystery Crime writer, so I am not drawn to this genre. I need stress, suspense, blood and guts type books :)
That said, I can see this type of book entering into the market of say...Harlequin (e-Harlequin writing guidelines for almost all their lines: http://www.eharlequin.com/articlepage.html?articleId=538&chapter=0) I think it may do fairly well through that particular publishing firm, under one of their specific areas of fiction.
Good luck!
2007-03-27 09:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered making that into a script for a play? I think that'd be awesome with this set up especially if it's gonna be funny. I'd be more inclined to read or watch if it was a script. But I'm a theatre geek so I'm biased. =3
2007-03-27 09:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by Kara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think writing a novel is a great idea, however, without twists and turns involving murderous and violent acts, lusty and busty bedroom scenes, and deceptive techniques it will never fly.
2007-03-27 09:22:50 · answer #7 · answered by MeanderingMind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great idea...what is called a "comedy of errors" sounds like a good movie
2007-03-27 09:26:51 · answer #8 · answered by jim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it will have a few good twists in it. GO for it and good luck!
2007-03-27 09:20:27 · answer #9 · answered by dogterhoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it sounds pretty interesting, its something i'd read. im actually tring to write a book too, but its not really a comedy. good luck!
2007-03-27 19:54:16 · answer #10 · answered by Sami 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋