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Action/Adventure: July 08, 2009 Issue [#3128]

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1. About this Newsletter
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3. Letter from the Editor
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About This Newsletter

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Hi, I'm SantaBee Author IconMail Icon and I'm a guest editor this week for your Action/Adventure newsletter.

Action/Adventure stories appeal to the kid in us all. Who doesn't like reading about Mowgli's adventures in "The Jungle Book" or watching a fast paced James Bond movie? This week, I'll take a look at those elements which embody the action/adventure genre.


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Letter from the editor

Thinking of writing an action/adventure story? The following are essential elements which embody the genre.

PLOT

Most stories in this genre are based on actions and events, as opposed to character driven plots. In character driven plots, the main character is motivated to learn something about his/herself. The plot should be unpredicable, leaving the reader to guess what's going to happen next.

PACE

Action/Adventure stories are fast paced, moving from event to event quickly, leaving the reader with little time to breathe.

SETTING

Usually Action/Adventure stories take place in an exotic setting. Think Mowgli and James Bond. (what a combo, huh? *Wink*) You can also use historical settings (think Pirates of the Caribbean), but my tip would be to research your setting. It would bring an authencity to the story which it normally wouldn't have. The Internet is a great research tool. A little research on the setting will go a long way in your story.

HERO/HEROINE

Nowadays it's acceptable to have an action/adventure heroine as well as a hero. Whichever sex you use, your hero/heroine must do the following: #1 - go on a quest to prove their worthiness, #2 follow a moral code they won't compromise (for example, they refuse to kill unless in self defense) and #3 they posses an exceptional skill that will help them on their quest. They could be an expert marksman or have exceptional hearing, but the skill must be helpful to them on their quest.

COMPLICATIONS

Every story has complications, but in the action/adventure genre, the complications the hero faces are usually immediate threats of physical danger. The complications are exciting, pulse-pounding even.

*Exclaim* A NOTE ON DESCRIPTIVE WORD CHOICE

Just one one word makes a difference. You don't have get wordy. You just have to get precise. For example what's a more effective description?

#1 - Bond ran toward the helipad?
#2 - Bond raced toward the helipad?

#2.

Action/Adventure can be as fun as Mowgli or as intense as Bond. Have an adventure with your next story!

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SantaBee Author IconMail Icon is a 911 Dispatcher for LAPD. Her novel, "The Wolf's Torment," recieved a 4 star review from Foreward Clarion Reviews and was published with IUniverse. She is a regular editor on WDC's Drama newsletter.

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