Would anyone read a story series if I made one?
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Thread Topic: Would anyone read a story series if I made one?
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I would probably write about the difficulties faced between black and white people in the 1950's (around that time- not sure yet). I'm not exactly sure what events will take place yet, as the idea has only just arisen. I would be writing this story from a young 'white' women's perspective and the challenges she faces as well as her changing perceptions toward 'black' people.
Would anyone be interested? What are your thoughts and ideas? :) -
I feel like the success of this subject would depend heavily on your portrayal of the main character and your historical accuracy. It seems like a decent idea and I have no doubt it can be done well, but it'd be tricky to do right.
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Thanks!
I've just finished writing the first part. I've been attacked by a white man who's struggling financially......
What do you think of the title "Dark Light"? The man who 'saves' me will be dark skinned and is where the first part of the title comes from. He brings me into the 'light'. That's why I was thinking of "Dark Light" for my title.
Ps. This is not some silly love story or damsel in distress sort of story.
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It's strange that you're referring to yourself as the main character. You're either really in to character or you're starting a really bad writing habit.
Also, if I might make a suggestion, don't worry about the title until you've finished with the story. The title should embody the whole story, not just one climactic event.
I suggest you give The secret Life of Bees a try. It's a good book which I think you could draw from slightly. -
It seems like a good idea and, considering the way you type online, it would be a book worth reading. I suggest you post it here. Although I agree with barberbob about referring to the character as yourself.
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Thanks so much for the interest and advice. I really appreciate it :)
@barberbob2: That book sounds interesting and is a genre I love to read. I recently finished the book "To kill a Mockingbird" and before that read "The Help". I particularly enjoyed "The Help" but also found the other intersting. Although, it was slow moving so was boring in parts.
I am really into this story so far and that is why I'm writing it using words like "I" and "My". I will not have the same opinions as myself because I am aware of racism, unlike many in the 1950's etc. I want the reader to feel like they are in the story and that they are the main character. However, I am female and am writing from a females' perspective. I fear writing from a males' perspective would ruin the story because I struggle to understand males etc.
@LoneShadowWolf: Thank you! Would you rather I wrote it it third person? Is that what you mean? (Please read second paragraph (above).) -
We were just concerned that it might have a lasting effect on your writing style, and that would severely limit you. But if it's because of the stories perspective, then that's understandable.
I have to say that possibly my favorite story was from a first person point of view. I really loved Ender's Game. And I would recommend it to anyone who is having trouble expressing character thoughts. -
Thanks! That's really kind of both of you to give that advice. Without advice I'm not going to improve :) Do you think I'm limiting it too much? I like the style so far for this particular story but I'm not sure if males would be able to appreciate it so much.... it is from a female's perspective...
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