Story.....?

Question

I am thinking about writing a bunch of short stories that all come together as one, and it is like with a super hero teenager(like all of those comics) because i want it to appeal to younger kids or whatever. i have the basic idea but still need some little things to throw in there. any ideas?

Answer 1

Hey! I'm glad to find another writer out there! But we'll need more detials abour ur story to help ya out. Like for example, what ur story is about, how the character's are, and what they do. I'll answer ur question once I get more info! Feel free to e-mail me about it if u wish and I can help ya out! Also, there are sites u can sign up for to improve and help ur writing!

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Good luck with ur story and I hope we get more detials.

Answer 2

Superheroes need the following.

1. Super powers-even normal superheroes like Batman (just a superb athlete and detective) need an edge to make the better than us mere mortals. A good story of how the hero gets the powers is a must.

2. A weakness-nobody would care about Superman if there weren't limits to his powers (kryptonite and magic affect him). Sometimes the weakness is external. Spider-man is hard to beat (but not impossible); however, threaten his loved ones and he is at your mercy.

3. An Enemy-rescuing cats stuck in trees is nice, but who cares? Give us a bad guy to fight.

4. A reason for us to like the hero (endearing tragic flaw)- Spider-man has the angst every teenage boy can relate to; Superman has his strong morals; the Fantastic Four's Thing considers himself a freak and a monster.

Secret Identities are optional, but most use them. This leads to good sub-plots about keeping the identity secret and who the hero lets in on the truth.


So the question is what do you want for your hero in each catagory. One final thing, people rarely buy into the "Superman" types; so limit your hero to one or two powers-magic can be a good power provided your character can only do one or two spells at once.

If you need suggestions or have questions you can contact me- I am pretty good on comic books.

Answer 3

sub plot of character dealing with parents, sneaking out to go crime fighting. One bad guy is an authority figure, teacher parent type doing all the wrong things to the kids. Bullies, super hero's got to put them in thier place but still keep the high road.

Answer 4

throw in a giant flying northwestern mexicanadian hippopotamus!

Answer 5

idea about what?