Following Shadow Raven's Lead...What I missed during vacation...
Monday, April 30: There's a lot of talk about how there's no truly original ideas under the sun as far as plots go. Some people say every story can fall under one of three basic plots; others say it's just the Hero's Arc laid out by Campbell, and still others say there are many more possible paths to play.
Today, we invite you to look at one particular school of thought, which lays out 37 Classic Conflicts that are recurring themes in much literature.
Which of these sources of drama and tension can you see in your own character's story? Tell us about them, illustrate away with examples!
My Alex Ander P.I. series of stories falls under many categories...crime, drama, action, adventure, romance, comedy, supernatural just to name a few. Here's the one's I found match the best.
3. CRIME PUNISHED BY VENGEANCE. Elements: an avenger and a criminal.
C Professional pursuit of criminals.
7. FALLING PREY TO CRUELTY OR MISFORTUNE. Elements: an Unfortunate; a Master or a Misfortune.
A The innocent made the victim of ambitious intrigue.
B The innocent despoiled by those who should protect.
D The unfortunate robbed of their hope.
12. OBTAINING. Elements: A solicitor and an adversary who is refusing, or an arbitrator opposing parties.
A Efforts to obtain an object by ruse or force.
B Endeavor by means of persuasive eloquence alone.
20. SELF-SACRIFICING FOR AN IDEAL. Elements: The hero, the ideal, the creditor or the person or things sacrificed.
B1 Both love and life sacrificed for the sake of one's faith.
B2 Both love and life sacrificed for the sake of a cause.
B3 Love sacrificed to interests of state.
C Sacrifice of well-being to duty.
28. OBSTACLES TO LOVE. Elements: Two lovers and an obstacle.
B Marriage prevented by enemies and contingent obstacles.
E Free union impeded by the incompatibility of temper of the lovers.
F Love
Friday, May 4: If someone were to write a disclaimer or a warning label about YOU what would they list as possible dangers to interacting with you.
This could get interesting...I'll give warnings for each of my characters just for fun.
Alex Ander
WARNING: May involuntarily throw staplers at flirtatious men without any given notice!
Jack Starkweather
WARNING: Watch out for corny pick up lines!
Katt Alley
WARNING: Makes kitty noises when drunk!
Immanuel Quincy
WARNING: Computer Nerd plotting to take over the world!
Monday, May 7: Do you have a message in your writing, something big and important you feel you need to say that spurs you to write? If so, what is it?
I write to inspire people to find justice in an unjust world, to help them to see the lighter side of life, to encourage them to follow their heart, and to keep them sitting on the edge of their seats craving more.
Tuesday, May 8: Tell us two things that you think everyone should have the 'right' to have. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.... or what, exactly
1. Justice
2. Freedom