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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
Who are the people animals or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of the story?
They are the characters in the story.
What is a good ending for a sad story?
WikiAnswers cannot write your story for you. "Sad" means different things to different people. Write what you think is saddest, and it will be your story. Don't depend on some anonymous person on the internet to tell you what to think!
What is a summary of the story The Donkey Cart?
Donkey Cart was died in 9pm. No body wants to go in the town because of Donkey died.
A legend is a story that has been passed down through so many generations that everyone recognizes it. You can't really write one - that is, you can write a good story, but it won't become a legend for centuries. Even famous stories like The Lord of the Rings isn't considered a legend, but a work of fiction. Many legends also explain something, like how a natural phenomenon came to be, so most of them involve some sort of explanation that sounds a little silly to us in the modern era. Some examples of legends would be stories about ancient gods, the legend of Robin Hood or King Arthur. You might consider just writing a good story, and letting someone else decide if it could eventually be a legend or not.
What is a good name for a pier for your story?
Here's a link to show you how writers invent place names for their stories.
A good name for a pier, you say? Hm... How about, "Moonlight Walk" or "Sunrise View" or "Shining Pier" or "Ocean Overlook". I think those are pretty good. What I would do if none suit the pier, is to think of something pretty, and then add a name that sounds good with it that might mean pier.
Here's a link to show you how writers come up with good place names for their stories!
What is a good happiness title?
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!
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What is a good title for a story about hope?
You're going about this backwards, I'm afraid. The title comes last, from what you've written, not the other way around. Finish your story and you'll find the title in what you wrote.
What would a passage of dialogue in a work of fiction be like?
It would be like several paragraphs of writing with quotation marks around it. You start a new paragraph whenever you change speakers or subjects.
"Xoxoxoxo xoxoxo xoxoxo," said X
"Xoxoxoxoxo xoxo," replied Y
"Xoxo xoxo xo xoxox."
For my book - would a werewolf in human form be harmed or even die if it drank fairy dust?
How do you drink fairy dust?
Fairy dust is not toxic, it has other effects such as making you fly.
This is completely up to you. You as the writer get to make up what fairy dust does to various species and you get to make up vulnerabilities.
Why is it necessary to write chapter 2 what do you think the foremost reason for this?
If you're going to be a writer you need to write more than just one chapter! The foremost reason for this is to get to the end of your book.
What title can you give to your vampire love story?
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!
Which of the following is the best definition of dialogue?
When characters speak to each other in conversation
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Use short sentences for tension. Build the tension up until it's at the climax so the reader is dying to know what's going to happen next. And don't forget the atmosphere ... setting and mood and tone.
What would be a traditional and perhaps misleading or inaccurate idea of what fiction writing is?
Writing that is a product of a writer's imagination, and an invention instead of actual fact or history
When does the conflict of a fictional story usually present itself?
during the course of the story
Usually towards the begginging. However its your story and to make it unique and interesting follow whatever you want to do.! Good luck :)
The conflict is what obstacles are standing in the character's way -- it takes place wherever you have set your story. Perhaps you are confusing conflict with setting?
What is the longest book ever written?
The longest book ever written is called "Yongle Dadian". An enclyclopedia with 11,095 volumes and 22,877 chapters.
Can you write about Obama in a story you're going to publish?
Yes you can, but you have to get permission from Obama, and you have to keep things about Obama neutral.
For example, if you like him, you can't gloat about him, and if you hate him you cannot create insults about him.
What is a good name for a griffin?
If you're going to be a writer, you need to learn how to invent your own names. Here's an online name generator to help get you started!
Functional significance is a term applied to?
Functional significance is a term applied to characters.
What are the features of a good adventure story?
A good adventure story should have the following:
- realistic, sympathetic characters that the reader can identify with
- non-stop action
- exotic locations (remember that Boise, Idaho is exotic to someone who lives in Japan!)
- believable conflict and tension
I believe it was George Bernard Shaw who said write everyday even if you throw it away, but write every day. Just get started and write it as if you were verbally telling your story to someone else. Good luck! ...because you can always edit the writing later. *The great American novelist Thomas Wolfe actually carried a large chest full of his writings to an editor (Maxwell Perkins), who then culled two novels out of the whole shebang: "Look Homeward, Angel" & "Of Time and The River". *Later editing resulted in two more works: "You Can't Go Home Again" & "The Web and The Rock". *Just write and let others edit your writing. If you have a great idea for a book and are unsure about the process or how to write it effectively, you can join a writer's group, look for a writing partner/co-author or hire a ghostwriter. There are a ton of groups that you can join both on and offline. You will have to do a bit of research to find the one that best fits your needs and genre. What's nice about these groups is that they are made up of other writers who will critique your work, give you feedback or just listen to your concerns for free. A writing partner or co-author on the other hand, will want a cut of the royalties in exchange for their services, as well as their name on the book. Relationships such as these often lead to fruitful collaborations. Just be careful and make sure that you can really work with the individual on a long-term basis. Now with a ghostwriter, you will be expected to pay a hefty fee for someone to write the book on your behalf. You will still appear as the author of the book. But keep in mind that some ghostwriters will ask for a byline in exchange for a discount, so make sure to read the fine print on any contract before signing your name away.
What is a good idea for a Middle Earth story?
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.
Remember that Middle Earth is copyright by Tolkein -- any stories you write will be fanfiction, and you won't be able to sell it.
What are some good small town names for a story?
Click the link to see how to name places in your stories!
