A lot of writers, especially when they're beginners, get ideas for fiction from their own lives. Being emotionally invested in the topic, less likely to be writing about what you've read, and being able to directly relate to the character are some of the reasons why this is useful. But what you need to remember that even though you find this fascinating, you're not certain that others will as well.
There are many instances where real live events are just events. This scene is something you can recall with pleasure or a family joke that's already been repeated many times. It evokes strong emotions when you remember it, perhaps you even look back on an event as a turning point in your life. But reality providing a plot rarely happens.
Writers fail to develop elements to make a good story if they stick too closely to what happened like character faced with a conflict, tension mounting as the character tries to solve it, a climax and resolution that's satisfying to the character and reader.
If your son is the main character, then it's unlikely you want to throw rocks in his path and get him in trouble. You're going to have to, however. It's the only way you'll create a story that will keep readers hooked and wondering how it will end.
It's probably predictable and obvious if the resolution of your story comes too easily. Real life can be mixed with it and you can also have the situation evolve around a different direction. When you surprise yourself, you can surprise the editor as well.
First focus on whether it's a plot or a theme however you get your idea. What the author wants to convey to the reader and the underlying meaning of the story is what the initial idea is most of the time. Appreciating one's thoughts, friendship, etc. are examples of themes and they should be universal in their appeal. Then play around with the sequence of events until you develop a plot (what actually happens in the book) that makes this theme clear to the reader. Tell your story from a childhood point of view if you're using a childhood incident as your story's foundation.
There are many instances where real live events are just events. This scene is something you can recall with pleasure or a family joke that's already been repeated many times. It evokes strong emotions when you remember it, perhaps you even look back on an event as a turning point in your life. But reality providing a plot rarely happens.
Writers fail to develop elements to make a good story if they stick too closely to what happened like character faced with a conflict, tension mounting as the character tries to solve it, a climax and resolution that's satisfying to the character and reader.
If your son is the main character, then it's unlikely you want to throw rocks in his path and get him in trouble. You're going to have to, however. It's the only way you'll create a story that will keep readers hooked and wondering how it will end.
It's probably predictable and obvious if the resolution of your story comes too easily. Real life can be mixed with it and you can also have the situation evolve around a different direction. When you surprise yourself, you can surprise the editor as well.
First focus on whether it's a plot or a theme however you get your idea. What the author wants to convey to the reader and the underlying meaning of the story is what the initial idea is most of the time. Appreciating one's thoughts, friendship, etc. are examples of themes and they should be universal in their appeal. Then play around with the sequence of events until you develop a plot (what actually happens in the book) that makes this theme clear to the reader. Tell your story from a childhood point of view if you're using a childhood incident as your story's foundation.
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