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How to Write a Damn Good Novel
by James n. Frey
A reading log.
Part 4
May 10, 2024
A great story climax has five attributes:
1. Surprise: Something unexpected happens.
2. Strong Emotions: Your audience feels for your character. Use it.
3. Justice: Your characters should get what they deserve.
4. Change: Your character should finally get it and grow.
5. Summary: Everything should make sense now. Close any open questions.
Chapter 5, page 110
May 11, 2024
For your story you need a point of view. You can choose from several perspectives: The ego perspective, the objective perspective, the all-knowing storyteller. You can create a mix of them, but you shouldn't switch much between the points of view because it's confusing and doesn't help. The important thing is that the point of view supports your story.
Chapter 6, page 119
May 12, 2024
Write parts of your story from different points of view and see what works best.
Chapter 6, page 121
May 13, 2024
To engage your audience, they need to identify with your character. To do this, use emotions. Right at the beginning of your story your character should be afraid, scared, hopeless, and then your character should make a decision. During your story use retrospects only when necessary. First try to see if you can make the point in the present of your story. If not, go back in time. Retrospects interrupt tense moments and the flow of the story.
Chapter 6, page 128
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