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Fiction Writing
Fictitious novels are works of imagination that are not true. This category contains all questions regarding the techniques of fictional writing.
361 Questions
Can you Write an illustrated story about the voyage to the new world?
Yes I can. How much are you going to pay me to do that?
People don't just write stories for nothing. You could take half an hour and write something yourself based on what you've learned in class. Just pretend you're along on the voyage as a sailor or a ship's cat or something.
What is a good title for a story about a young surfer boy and the tragedy of his dad dying?
You need to learn how to invent your own titles if you're going to be a writer, not depend on some anonymous person on the internet. The title isn't really important, anyway.
What are some typical teen novel themes?
Here are some things that teens might deal with:
- Coming of age
- first love
- a significant achievement
- fitting in
- making friends
- dealing with realities of life
- a significant crisis
- a great loss
Can you mention a company in fiction books by name?
You mean as in "He had a bucket of KFC wings for dinner"? Sure, so long as it's plain that you're giving them due credit where credit is due. Don't say something like "He had a McBurger" or "He xeroxed the papers" because that's not proper copyright notice.
What are character traits of a fiction story?
Whatever you want them to be like. You're the writer! Characters in any story have to come from your imagination. In a mystery story, some of them should be guilty, some should be suspicious, and some should be good at solving puzzles.
What is a good title name about mutants?
Only you can come up with a good name! Titles come from the story, not from some anonymous person on the internet! You're getting this backwards I'm afraid -- you need to write the story first and think of the title last.
Titles are also not as important as some writers think - your title might change many times between your first write and your final draft!
Think about your story - what is going on and who are the people involved? What is something special about the story that might make a good title? Don't sweat it - just write something down and get on with the story!
What can dialogue and internal thoughts often tell the reader?
Dialogue and internal thoughts can tell the reader a lot about the character's personality. They can also advance the plot and add to the story.
What is a good name for a fictional army?
Most military units are just called "The Army," or "The Navy," or something similar. You don't need to worry about a fancy name unless you're talking about a nickname for a small group, like the Green Berets.
If that's what you mean, I recommend you google some military nicknames and see what sorts of names military people like to use. Then, you can come up with something that sounds good to you -- and since it's your army, that's good.
What characteristics of fiction does narrative nonfiction also have?
If it has facts,supporting detail, and it's based on something realistic
How do fiction writers often present their main ideas?
sometimes an author will use the character as an example to what its trying to explain
How do you write a manga story?
To write a manga story, start by developing a clear concept and defining your main characters, including their motivations and arcs. Create an engaging plot outline, focusing on key events and conflicts that will drive the story forward. Consider the pacing and structure, typically divided into chapters, ensuring that each segment builds tension and interest. Finally, incorporate visual storytelling elements, as manga relies heavily on illustrations to convey emotions and actions alongside the narrative.
What makes a good horror movie or book?
The best Horror movies and books let your own imagination do the work of scaring you.
They start out with familiar things to lull you into getting comfortable, then start introducing weird things. Pretty soon, you are looking under your bed or sleeping with the lights on!
Is the movie twister based on true events?
No. Twister is loosely based on the lives of storm chasers but it is not based on any real events. The closest thing in the movie to real events is the Dorothy probe, which is based on a tornado probe called T.O.T.O., which scientists developed in the 1980s.
If you could design your career path what would it look like?
My ideal career path would involve continuous learning and growth, opportunities to make a positive impact, a good work-life balance, and the chance to work with a diverse and collaborative team. I would aim to have a balance between developing expertise in my chosen field and exploring new areas for innovation and creativity.
What is the first name of fictional character Smiley created by the author John Le Carre?
The first name of the fictional character Smiley created by John Le Carre is George. He is a British intelligence officer in several of Le Carre's novels, including "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy."
Why don't fictional characters say "goodbye" when they hang up a phone?
Apparently in the film industry, goodbyes are considered inefficient.
According to screenwriter Josh Olson, "It's possible that some filmmakers think it slows down the action if characters say things like, hello, goodbye and 'Sorry, I have to commandeer your car for the sake of homeland security.'"
Many filmmakers believe that although it’s natural to end a real-life call with “goodbye,” in a movie, it’s awkward and a waste of precious screen time.
What are some crime short story plot ideas?
If you want to be a writer, you're going to have to learn how to come up with your own plot ideas so your writing will be original.
Here are some ways to come up with good plot ideas for crime stories:
- Ask questions - "what if someone tried to rob this store while I was inside?" or "how would I get away with a crime like that?"
- Watch people - try to imagine what their lives are like ... and then imagine if they were a criminal!
- Read - the more crime books you read, the more plots you can come up with
- Read Part 2 - read the newspaper to see what sorts of crimes happen in the real world
How do you start a fictional blog?
I'm not sure exactly what you're asking here -- do you want to make up a pretend-blog for a story, or do you want to make a real blog with fictional stories on it?
You can invent any sort of blog for a story -- you should stay away from real blog names, though. Don't have your character start a BlogSpot, LiveJournal, or Blogger column unless you're willing to actually write that thing -- your readers will be looking for it!
To create a blog of your own fiction, the best way is to sign up with a good blog website, such as the ones named above! Set up an account (most have free accounts, too) and just start writing.
How do you make up a good high school name for a story?
Schools are often named in memorial to some famous person:
- Roosevelt Franklin's Elementary School
- George Washinton's High School
- John Hopkin's University.
If you have a High School in a story I think it would be clever to name it after someone who reflects the values and perhaps faults that match the theme of the story.
James Dean High School (The Fonz attended here)
Linus Pauling High School for the exceptionally advanced (Sheldon attended here)
Answer:
As above. However choosing a name for a very obscure and quirky historic figure allows you to develop "odd" school traditions that will make your story more alive or humorous. This also provides names for school teams and school mascots which are at least embarrassing.
Here's a good online name generator to get you started - if you're going to write a book, you need to learn how to invent names for your characters.
What is a catchy title for medieval superstitions?
You're going about this backwards, I'm afraid. The title comes last, after you've finished your story or paper or book or poem. You must use what you wrote to find the right title.
Here are some further instructions to help you out:
When humans first began speaking. We are a story-telling species -- that's what sets us apart from the other animals. It's not enough for humans to communicate basic information; we have to make up stories about why things happen and what might happen in the future.
In the short story who was the main character?
The main character is the one the story is about. Minor characters are characters who support or antagonize the main character.
What are some ideas for a short horror story if your the last person on earth?
Any idea that is interesting enough to you will be a good idea. You cannot write a story or novel based on ideas that someone else invents - you won't be interested enough in the subject to be able to research and write anything that will actually sell. Plus, anonymous people on the internet have no idea how old you are, what your interests are, or how well you can write!
In order to write, you need a personal connection to the subject. Write about whatever you enjoy, or whatever you find interesting, and you will end up with your novel or story.
WikiAnswers is happy to help you learn how to write better. We will not do your writing for you by giving you ideas and paragraphs to copy.
Here are some more suggestions from WikiAnswers contributors:
• Write about what you know. A good idea for a first novel is to write your own personal story. Everyone has at least one novel in them waiting to be written.
• Observe the world around you. Anything interesting can be an idea for a story or novel.
• Research. The more you know, the more ideas you will have.
• Read stories and books that other authors have written in your chosen genre. This way, you can see how other people do things.
A story can be either plot driven, character driven, or both. Most are stories are both but one or the other usually takes precedence. Charles Dickens' novels are primarily character driven Ian Flemings' are plot driven (although all the plots are the same.) If you need a place to start - trying thinking up interesting characters who can be developed and evolved against an interesting plot, or think up a good crisis that characters can be illuminated through.
What is a good title for technology?
* Technology the people of Tomorrow * The Machines of Tomorrow * The new life for the next generation * Disater of the futuer I hope these are good tilte for your technology question.
