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Trouble with the storyline.
You see, I have this GREAT idea for a book. It keeps sticking over and over again, but I just can't seem to put a good storyline together. It's basically like this.
_______'s father is a major KKK leader. ______ doesn't want to be the way his father is, so he runs away. You can probably see the obvious flaws here. One including the lack of plot, climax, resolution, etc. Could I get a hand here? Before anyone starts pointing fingers, I am NOT racist. |
I'll help. I write, and though I've never finished a story, I can help with ideas. First, what does _____ look like?
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Hmm. I was picturing a Brown haired, blue eyed, 15 year old boy. Hair being on the short side... Maybe 5'7", quite skinny, not too much muscle.
I chose 15 because it always seems innocent enough not to be 16, but rebellious enough to talk back quite often. |
Alright. How would he escape? He doesn't appear to be very strong, so would he be incredibly smart? Or just very clever?
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Very clever, defiantly. Risky, too.
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Risky... So he's reckless? Brave?
Figuring out all the aspects of the main character is important. =^-^= |
Just throwing an idea out there!
How about an African American family moves into a town of mainly white people. The boy befriends the eldest son, unaware of the plot his father is scheming to get the family to leave. He runs away with his new friends the night the clan plots to vandalize their house. After running away with his friend he realizes he has no place to go. He knows he must confront his father. i am out of ideas from that point. By the way Hero, you have nice story ideas! |
Yes! Reckless! That's the word!
I'm totally putting most of that in there King. :D |
Okay, so combining those story ideas;
____'s father is a KKK leader. An African family moves into town. _____ becomes friends with the oldest son. He hears about his father's plot to get rid of them, and runs away with their family. However, he knows that sooner or later he will have to confront his father. |
That's almost it. It just seems... kinda lacking, you know?
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Okay, so his father believes the African family kidnapped ______. He doesn't know that _____ doesn't want to follow his ideals since he'd been forcing _____ to agree with him and "training" him to follow in his footsteps. (He didn't think he was forcing him though. ____'s father is not a nice man, and basically had _____ beat when he did something wrong, therefore, forcing him.) So he is searching for him and the African family who have to go into hiding.
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That sounds a lot better. I think I'm going to start writing.
But let's see... how to begin, how to begin... |
I always have a hard time with the beginning too.
How about you start with ______ in a dark room just after being punished for....um... disagreeing. Describe the hate he feels, then have him go out and meet the African family. |
That's a great idea! You'll definatly receive credit. :3
You too, King. If I get it published, I'll throw both of your Menewsha names in there some how, so you'll always know you were part of its creation. :3 |
I was just throwing some ideas out there. Thats a nice idea that the main character has an abusive father. He has to watch out though because he does not want to get caught by his father because the punishment is near death by beating.
Glad I could help Guitar Hero! You are very creative Willow! :wink: |
Why thank you! XD This has been fun. Do you have enough ideas?
Edit: You can always PM me if you find you need more help! =^-^= |
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