The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure 009 // Day 4 of the 21 Days of Storytelling Featuring The Dragon Collector, a YA Fantasy Novel: Chapter 1
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Oct 24, 2022 Discover the captivating journey of Javen, an ordinary teenager battling high school challenges, such as football pressures and bullying. Dive into a scene from chapter one where a football moment sets the stage for his transformation. Uncover the author's clever choice to begin with a relatable scenario instead of an action-packed start. Tune in for a reading that promises to ignite your imagination and offers insights into the creative process behind crafting fantasy adventures.
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Ordinary Start Builds Relatability
- Starting a story with a regular football practice shows the hero as an ordinary teen. - This contrasts with typical action-packed openings and grounds the character in relatable reality.
Author's Personal Empathy for Javen
- D.K. Drake personally related to Javen because she was neither popular nor a sports star in high school. - This empathy shapes how she portrayed Javen's struggles authentically.
Relatable Hero's Epic Transformation
- Javen's journey evolves from an average teen to a heroic Dragon Collector destined to save a kingdom. - His transformation invites readers to join every step of a grand adventure starting from the ordinary.