Admit it, everyone wants their story to strike it rich. Well, today you\u2019re in luck! I have discovered the secret formula to writing a classic. That\u2019s right, the ingredients needed in any novel to get you on the bestseller list, onto college and high school syllabi and most importantly, into the hearts of millions of adoring readers. If you have yet to write, then you can shape your future tale around these requirements and hitting the goldmine will practically be foolproof. If you are already through your draft- redo it! However, if you have completed your story, review this list and check off as many as you can. For your sake, I hope it\u2019s all ten.<\/p>\n
Here it is. To ensure your story is a soon-to-be classic, staunchly follow these ten essential rules:<\/p>\n
1. Flawed MC<\/strong>. It\u2019s not enough to simply give your main character flaws. Be sure they are the most annoying, angsty, and foolish individual your story can hold.<\/p>\n 2. Romance.<\/strong> You could put in a dash of romance, but it\u2019s best to make it utterly complicated and convoluted that ultimately, no one understands the pairing.<\/p>\n 3. Sympathy Card.<\/strong> Don\u2019t just kill the MC\u2019s dog, off ether one, or both parents. Later in the story, have people mention this at least<\/em> fifty-three times.<\/p>\n 4. Swiss Cheese Plot.<\/strong> Forget tying up loose ends. Leave giant gaping holes that the reader can use their imagination to fill.<\/p>\n 5. Debbie-Downers.<\/strong> Do you have the worst possible event you can imagine in your head right now? Great! Double it and that\u2019s the base for your plot.<\/p>\n 6. Symbolism.<\/strong> Use symbolism in an overt manner that ensures your reader will never forget that symbol. Ever.<\/p>\n 7. Age Limits.<\/strong> Characters over 25 are not<\/em><\/strong> allowed. And if they exist, bring them in on rare occasions. Oh, and then make them evil.<\/p>\n