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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.
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What comprises the rising action of the short story?
The rising action of a short story includes the events leading up to the story's climax, where tension and conflict build. This is where the main character faces obstacles, experiences complications, and the story's central conflict develops further. The rising action is crucial for building suspense and engaging the reader in the narrative.
What are the characteristics of a theme?
A theme is a central idea or message that the author conveys through the story. It can be a universal concept that resonates with readers. Themes can be explicit or implicit and can be explored through various elements such as characters, plot, and setting.
Characterization is the term that means how the author describes a character. You can have direct characterization, in which the author simply tells you something, like "He was a jolly old fellow." You can also have indirect characterization, in which the author shows you what the character is like by their actions and speech, such as "A tear rolled down his cheek as he watched the car pull away."
How do you write a science fiction story?
Here are some links to help you. A science fiction story is just a story with scientific elements that are not available today.
Here are some things to think about:
- science - without a good scientific basis, it's not a science fiction story - be sure you understand the science behind everything in your story
- time - science fiction can be futuristic or historical, so long as the science in the story is not available to us now
- characters - remember to create logical, believable characters that your readers will care about
- setting - same with the setting, it must be believable whether it is set on an alternate Earth, on a starship, or a far planet
- gadgets - a lot of people think just changing guns to ray-guns or cars to flying cars makes a story into science fiction, but that's not true - the writer needs a firm understanding of science to make a good science fiction story, so do your research and learn all about whatever it is you'd like to write
What are some ideas for a science fiction book that involves Greek mythology?
- The Iliad
- The Odyssey
- Edith Hamilton's Mythology
Those are all good books that are valid sources for facts on Greek mythology. Books like the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series are good fictional introductions to mythology. However, there are a great many differences between Percy Jackson and actual Greek myths.
What Is A type of fiction that is set in the past and contains accurate information about that time?
That is considered Historical Fiction.
This is not a cliffhanger. A cliffhanger is the end of a story that leaves you hanging. This looks like the beginning of something. However, never begin a story with a weather report like the first sentence. You should just start with the action: "In the distance, I could hear screaming" would be a good beginning sentence.
Where is a good location to set Gothic fiction?
- Any location in which the character feels 'out of place' in or threatened in.
- One that hasn't been used before.
How about the subway system.
What do you call a story that is not true?
Fiction. A work of fiction is created in the imagination of its author.
What are some good Titles for a book that is about a love story like the Titanic?
WikiAnswers cannot give you a "good" title because we have not read your story! An effective title must come from the story itself, not from someone who has never read it - that's like getting someone to draw a picture for it without knowing what it's about!
Click on the Related Questions to see how you can find a good title.
What is a good name for a story about wolves?
Only you can come up with a good name! Book Titles come from the story, not from some anonymous person on the internet! Titles are not as important as some writers think, also - 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?
Check out the Related Questions for help with your book, too!
What would YOU do if a werewolf came into the barbershop right when YOU were getting a haircut?
I'd go do my homework.
The barber would probably be so distracted he would mess up my hair cut, me not seeing the werewolf at first would freak out at the barber, then see the werewolfs reflection in the mirror and fall silent. After a brief pause in shock one would either 1. faint
2. Eyes get big and heart starts to beat faster, adrenaline kicks in and I run for it
What traits do the main character of each story have in common how are they different?
There isn't one set of traits that all main characters share. I suspect you were told to read a set of stories and analyze the characters in those stories, and in that case, we can't really help you since we don't know what stories you're supposed to read.
What are some descriptive stories ideas?
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.
If you want someone to tell you what to write, ask your English teacher for an extra assignment -- that's what you're doing here, you know. 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.
Describe how environmental conflicts are resolved?
best describe how environmental conflict are resolved.
What are some story titles for an adventure story about two best friends?
Only you can come up with a good name! Titles come from the story, not from some anonymous person on the internet! Titles are not as important as some writers think, also - 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?
Check out the Related Questions for help with your book, too!
What is a good title for a ghost story about a ghost who has to clear his name?
Only you can come up with a good name! Titles come from the story, not from some anonymous person on the internet! Titles are 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!
Check out the Related Questions for help with your book, too!
If you wrote a story about what happened in a dream you had would it be nonfiction or fiction?
If you clearly stated that it was in fact a dream, it would be considered nonfiction. i.e. "I had a dream that pigs flew". However, if you are presenting the dream as if it were reality, it would be considered fiction. i.e. "Pigs can fly"
What is a good title for an Egyptian story?
Here's a link to a good name generating website to get you started - writers have to learn how to invent their own character names.
How do you write narrative story about an incidence that has happened to some one?
In order to write a narrative story, you just pretend you're talking to your friends and telling them all about the incident.
Write what you would say in your tale, starting with the beginning of the incident and going all the way through to the end. Stories are just that: people telling other people something that happened, whether it's a real incident or fiction.
What is a good title for a space story?
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 is a good way to start a mystery story?
There are a lot of good answers to this question, but perhaps you should think of what others take an interest to. Some people enjoy murder stories, a sort of who did it. But also, some enjoy a sort of robbery. Depends on what you are comfortable writing.
Any idea that is interesting to you will be a good topic - you can't depend on some anonymous person on the internet to write your mystery story for you. You'd get bored and quit if you tried that. Here's a link to show you how writers get their ideas.
Can worlds of fiction exist by magical thinking?
No. Fiction, by definition, does not exist, and thinking it is real or wanting it to be real does not change that. Your thoughts can only affect reality insofar as they affect your actions, and the effects of your actions are limited by what is possible. Bringing fictional worlds into reality is not possible.
You are the only person who can answer this question. You must name the streets for whatever destiny or coincidence each character experiences.
