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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    I have held a strong respect for Stan Lee's work every since I was a kid collecting comic books. His art, plots, characters and story lines have been a joy and an inspiration for much of my own work. Few people consistently demonstrate the level of creative genius he has shown. Among such greats as Frazetta, King, and Goodkind; each a legend in their own right and in their own areas, Mr. Lee is a giant. As a writer and novelist I have found the things he says regarding the creative process to be very true and the way he presents his sage advice is down-to-earth and easy to understand. Added to my experiences as a Walt Disney Castmember and my education while earning my MA in English, I am certain I will find his advice invaluable. Thank you Mr. Lee.
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    Great Advice, he almost described my book, "The Hunting Hour" to the letter.
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    I agree with Stan that a lot ideas just come to you. But I also think that the ideas that come to you are the ones that you think about all the time. They just need to be developed
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    Stan, I am a musician and you are absolutely right!
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    I did my very best to make my book a page turner.

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