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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Offline Gloria Humphrey

Very well said..I wonder are you also the creator of Thor? Loved the Movie!
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Offline Nichole Crumby

I totally agree. With your readers in each chapter you definetely have to lead them wanting more.
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Offline Abdulla Kazim

Yes, Mr Stan Lee is right. Sometimes you just don't have to follow any rules for an idea in mind to execute. Sometimes rules hinder your progress. Great insight. Thanks.
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Offline Maya Sander's

I like the part where you catch the audience attention! This is, so true I like to make them wonder what comes next. And when I am writing I kind of relive what I've been thou and now listening to Mr. Turner I now know I need to let my reader's know how I inherited all the drama in my life Thanks Mr. Turner.
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Offline Halina Kensler

I'm am a beginning writer and I am taking Stan Lee`s advice.
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