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Everyone just loves to listen at a good old adventure story, who doesn't? It's fun to hear how adventure heroes like Indiana Jones explore the world in a thrilling way...Now you can write your own adventure story too! Just follow the steps below. (NOTE: this guide is all about how to make an adventure story similar to the Indiana Jones, this might not be the adventure story you're looking for.)
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Create your artifact.[1]This is very important if you are to create an adventure story, your artifact could either be based from true objects (the Excalibur, apple of discord, etc.) or you could make one up! Does your artifact possess supernatural powers? Be free and creative! Have fun.
Create your hero. Every adventure story must have a hero or else the events will not untangle![2] You could choose what your protagonist could be, is he/she male or female? What's his/her educational degree? Why is he/she interested in the artifact? It's your call!Advertisement
Create your sidekick.[3] Adventure stories are no fun if the hero goes solo, that's why you must create a sidekick (usually a leading lady, a child, etc.) Is your sidekick loyal or is he a traitor? Is he/she male or female? It's also your decision.
Create your villain. Now if there's good, there is always bad, that's why you must make a villain. Is your villain alone or with some companions? Does he repent or not?
Create your story.[4] Now this is the most fun part in making an adventure story. You get to choose, arrange and decide the fateful events in your story. Make a draft and put it aside so that when you're done making the story, you can polish your story's details. Does the villain die? Is the artifact retrieved?
Arrange your story. When you're done with the drafts, you must arrange your events and start to polish your adventure story's details.[5] Here you can see the plot spaces and could change a certain event in the story.
Create a title! Since your adventure story is already done, write its title! It must be connected to your story and it must be inviting to your listeners. After making your adventure story, go share it with your friends!
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Alicia CookAlicia Cook is a Professional Writer based in Newark, New Jersey. With over 12 years of experience, Alicia specializes in poetry and uses her platform to advocate for families affected by addiction and to fight for breaking the stigma against addiction and mental illness. She holds a BA in English and Journalism from Georgian Court University and an MBA from Saint Peter’s University. Alicia is a bestselling poet with Andrews McMeel Publishing and her work has been featured in numerous media outlets including the NY Post, CNN, USA Today, the HuffPost, the LA Times, American Songwriter Magazine, and Bustle. She was named by Teen Vogue as one of the 10 social media poets to know and her poetry mixtape, “Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately” was a finalist in the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards.
Professional WriterWhen titling a story, consider seeking input from trusted colleagues or friends to gain fresh perspectives. Break the isolation of the writing process by sharing potential titles and asking for their thoughts. Engage in a collaborative exploration, allowing others to offer different points of view that may spark the perfect title. Consider experimenting with titles that contribute an additional layer to the story, whether through a single word or a more extended-phrase. Titles that add depth or present a different perspective can enhance the overall impact. Don't hesitate to involve others in the creative process to discover a title that captures the essence of your story. - QuestionHow do I avoid making a cliche artifact?
Community AnswerThink about the motivation of your character. Why do they need to find this artifact? If you have a unique character you can come up with a unique need for the artifact. That being said: there's nothing original under the sun. Don't be afraid to do something someone else has already done, just make it your own! There's a great book called Steal Like An Artist all about where to find inspiration. It's a good read if you're feeling blocked because it will motivate you to find your inspiration in the things you enjoy yourself. - QuestionHow do I write extended sequences about traveling without making it boring?
Community AnswerDescribe in detail the surroundings of the area your character is traveling in. You could also break up a traveling sequence with flashbacks or important dialogue, or, if your narrative allows for it, switch to following another character while that character is in transit.
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Tips
- Make cliff-hanging obstacles that are near death for your hero to overcome.Thanks
- Don't just focus on the artifact. Give your heroes a little or big problem they have to face from the villain.Thanks
- Be much convincing. You must be convincing when telling your adventure. For instance, your story must cope up with your setting because how can your listeners relate to the story if it's about Nazis chasing a treasure hunter in the year 2011? Nazis only existed from the 1930s-1950s.Thanks
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Warnings
- Never mock or insult anything based from real life.Thanks
- Don't prolong your story. Your listeners might get bored.Thanks
- Be original. You must make your own story, don't copy from others or else you'll be a criminal for infringement. In case that you based your story from an inspiration (movie, novel, etc.) make your own concept out of it.Thanks
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- pencil or pen
- An eraser
- computer, notebook, or paper (for writhing)
- reference sources
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References
- ↑ https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/programs_campaigns/brss_tacs/samhsa-storytelling-guide.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cia.edu/blog/2014/11/quick-tips-for-character-design
- ↑ https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/more-focus-areas/resources/heroism-why-heroes-are-important/
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/narrative-therapy/
- ↑ https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/creative_writing/characters_and_fiction_writing/writing_compelling_characters.html
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This article was co-authored by Alicia Cook. Alicia Cook is a Professional Writer based in Newark, New Jersey. With over 12 years of experience, Alicia specializes in poetry and uses her platform to advocate for families affected by addiction and to fight for breaking the stigma against addiction and mental illness. She holds a BA in English and Journalism from Georgian Court University and an MBA from Saint Peter’s University. Alicia is a bestselling poet with Andrews McMeel Publishing and her work has been featured in numerous media outlets including the NY Post, CNN, USA Today, the HuffPost, the LA Times, American Songwriter Magazine, and Bustle. She was named by Teen Vogue as one of the 10 social media poets to know and her poetry mixtape, “Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately” was a finalist in the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards. This article has been viewed 170,289 times.
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