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 Serena Groves

Enjoyed listening to that very much, it was inspiring hearing someone with the knowledge and wisdom. It encourages me to carry my passion that i have found in writing. Thank you.
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Offline Perry Harden

Like listening to Yoda! Or a wise old owl. He even looks like a wise old owl in those glasses! Thanks for this nugget of undeniable truth.
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Offline Lindsey Smit

Thanks very helpful. Just what I needed
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Offline Mapaseka Tshuwa

Thanks, this was informative and inspiring.
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Offline diane forsyth

Thank you. I´m just going to it!!!
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