English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português 繁體中文 Bahasa Indonesia Tiếng Việt ภาษาไทย
All categories

2007-06-26 07:59:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities Books & Authors

3 answers

Your question is somewhat ambiguous. So here is a relatively generic answer but I believe it can help you and maybe some others looking for tips:


Scetch details of your main characters - looks, mannerisms, background, etc. Write the details down - or even draw them if you are a visual person.

Then take your main character or characters and imagine them in some odd/out of the ordinary (out of your current work's context) places or scenarios – anything goes! Write down ideas on what would have to happen to your type of character or how they would react to the scenario you placed them in.

This may seem futile, but it will help you flesh out your characters further and give you insight into what you may want to happen to this type of character in a potential story. You may even come up with multiple story lines and can see if one of them just seems to be the best or easiest to continue

Strong well-crafted main characters can inspire readers to love your story as well as drive you to write a great story for these imagined beings to be in! :-)

This should get you going. Then you may want to write an outline of you story (a kind of synopsis), including the ending. I have heard that John Irving writes his endings first, down to the last line, and works backwards. The idea of the outline is to give you goals as you proceed. Writing the ending first may give you the "spark" you seek - and also give you something to strive for.

2007-06-26 08:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by Ralph 7 · 0 0

Characterization.
I can't stress that enough, really.
This means that not only do you know what your character will do, but why. Where they come from, who they know, what they've been through, how they react to things. Their likes, dislikes, tastes in people, clothes.


Also; have a plan for your plot.
It doesn't have to be an elaborate chart; but a quick outline of what happens when, and why, etc.

Research as well, especially if you're writing a historical fiction. What people wore in Medieviel times, ate, drank, how they spoke, how they lived. What are some historic events that took place in Medieviel times, that could affect your characters or plot.

If you have more questions or want to elaborate, please feel free to email me. :)
Good luck.

2007-06-26 17:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by pamiekins 4 · 0 0

wat is midevil do you mean medievil. do you want fantasy or historic. you need to be specific

2007-06-26 15:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

fedest.com, questions and answers