Ultimately when you write, it is to entertain others. Even if the content is serious, you need to captivate your reader enough to make them want to keep turning the page. They need to become a part of the story.
Think about all the great books you've read. What did you enjoy the most? What about the movies you like? The songs you listen too? What is it that draws your attention and keeps it? That is what you need to capture.
Humanising your story as I've said previously is one, but entertaining is just as important and adding some light-hearted moments, even in a good drama, will hook them. Humour is a part of life, funny things happen to us. I'm not talking about staged humour, I'm talking about those slip ups and gaffes that no-one could plan. Add those kind of things to your writing to make it real.
I love parody because it takes those things and elevates them. We all need a really good laugh, and often, it also inspires your creativity too believe it or not. After I've watched a good comedy or listened to Weird Al or something similar it gets me thinking and seeing things differently.
So why not switch gears today and see the funny side of life.
Happy writing ;)
Emma
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