The Elements of a Page-Turner - video

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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    The question I have as a new writer is: Do different genres require different qualities that induce page turning? I think yes, but I wonder if I have attained any of that in my book Kramer Makes David Smile. A cat affects a little boy so he smiles. Does it have the same suspense that Spider Man has, or does the different genre require other stuff? Is it a different kind of suspense. If so, then there is a different kind of page turning.
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    You are a friend on my facebook, have been inspired for a long time by your facebook. Thanks for the advice.
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    I can only dream of being as talented as you, Mr. Lee. I love your comics. My youngest son takes me to all the movies, and points you out in each. In his words, "You rule." I like your advice about getting the reader caught up to such a level in the plot that he can't wait to know what will happen next. I look forward to your future work, and maybe, just maybe, one day I will have something that is as known as your work.
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    New me and new computer, 1st time into author website and 1st video I viewed. Best comment I felt was YOU HAVE TO HAVE THE MAIN STORY framework START - END IN YOUR HEAD BEFORE YOU START. I have so many ideas stacking up in there for several in a series. Good to know whenever I talk about this one or that; the story grows and improves with sharing. I appreciate this idea of confirmation.
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