The Elements of a Page-Turner - podcast

The late Stan Lee didn't have any rules about what makes a story a page turner, he just made sure to interest himself along the way. Lee, comic creator of Spider-man, Fantastic Four and X-Man and former president and CEO of Marvel Comics, says an author has to have a basic idea of plot. From there, he must make the audience care about the hero so that when he gets in trouble, they suffer too. Tension develops when the hero keeps trying to do right, only to land in deeper trouble. How will he get out of it this time? Lee often wondered this too! But by introducing complex situations and surprises, readers are taken on quite a journey that offers big relief and enjoyment when the payoff occurs.

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Offline Sherry Fletcher Seaton

I love this advice! It reminds me of one of the reasons I love to write. I can make my own rules!! Just make sure they are outstanding enough to keep interest high. If I can keep my own imagination at high tilt, more than likely readers will keep turning the page! I would love to meet Stan Lee!
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Offline Harold Deonarine

Very Interesting! Uh!
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Offline Janie P BESS

Wow! Great analysis on how to keep your readers reading!
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Offline paul higgins

Great Imformation, things to remember. I like the way Stan explaines the way the game is played thank you Authorhouse.
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Offline Bob TAit

Excellent. Straight forward, honest and straight from the heart. Invaluable tips on writing a page turner.
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