I'm writing a novel in which drugs is a very large theme. The basis of the plot is that a group of teenagers meet to take a new drug and it...
So I have at two books in my head, which are both nearing the point where I can start writing with a coherent vision in mind. But I just don't...
Go as in depth as you want to! But you don't need to put all of it into your story
Well a scottish person could have any Western name really, so I suppose that would be fine. If you're interested, many Scottish people descend...
Maybe a bit cliché, but I find it interesting as a secondary plot. A story I'm developing at the moment takes place in 17th century England, so...
"At least I will see the sky when I die".
Shock, disbelief, anger... It depends on the character really.
I'd Look at The Shawshank Redemption. It takes place over about 20 years. It shows only key scenes while the characters get older and greyer and...
It's definitely not too dark. Loads of adults like to read YA books. Anyway, wasn't Harry Potter on a suicide mission from the day his parents died?
Yeah, I'm sure loads of books use this style.
Start the suspense with one of the brothers saying something like "Do you smell that?". That should instantly get the reader's attention. Then...
Read Lady of the Shades by Darren Shan for twists. Actually, any books by him are full of twists.
A lot of books by Darren Shan. The Demonata and The Saga of Darren Shan are both set in today's world but demons/magic/vampires etc exist.
But I think it depends on the book as to what one you should use.
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