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IMDB rating: 9.00 Plot: A Bomb Was Stolen (Romanian: S-a furat o bomba) is a 1961 Romanian comedy film directed by Ion Popescu-Gopo. It was entered into the 1962 Cannes Film Festival. |
Actors: Boros Haralambie,Botta Emil,Caciulescu Horia,Calinescu Puiu,Darie Iurie,Piersic Florin,Popa Tudorel,Saizescu Geo,Teodorescu Ovid,Comedy,
I need help with the book I'm writing?
I only have a setting so far, and no plot. I thought up something that actually makes sense, which is a huge step for me. (Actually I DID have a bit of help on Y!A for the apocalypse part, but still..I DID think of the concept!) This is what I have so far, but I need a plot. I won’t steal it from you - I wouldn’t do that. I know I have to come up with something of my own as a writer, but I just need some inspiration.
This is the setting. The novel’s protagonist WILL be a girl who’s about 16 years old, and I want their to be some romance. This is my first try at science fiction since I usually write romance/comedy/young adult novels, so I need some help. I was thinking about exploring how her friends go through severe denial, bipolarity, Schizophrenia etc. and things like that, but I don’t know. Help?
Setting:
In 2020, the world is at the edge of a nuclear war with the Soviets. Bombs accidentally get blown up on both sides, wiping out most of Asia and the Americas. The bombs disrupt the oceans, flooding Africa and Australia. And with the population bountifully decreasing, no one is able to function properly. People from third world countries are swimming in the ocean and coming to England, basically the only safe place, which spreads many diseases to Europe. The world has now gone into a post-scarcity period, and nothing is functioning as it used to. There are only 98 people left in the world now because of the above tribulations of the world, and they are ALL struggling to survive.
Thanks! 
- OCD.
BQ: What should I title it? xD
First: Read "Gone" by Michael Grant. It will give you wonderful inspiration for your setting idea.
After that, set yourself free. Write. You don’t have to start from the beginning of your story, you can start from any part.
I do so love your idea. One thing you ought to be careful of is the bane of fiction-writing existence: Mary-Sues. A Mary-Sue is a "perfect" character. In other words, a character (usually female) that is somewhat at an advantage (due to magic, smarts, or otherwise) despite their troubled past; they often fall in love with the "cute guy", the male you know your readers will fall in love with regardless of his position in the story. I’m not implicating that your character is a Mary-Sue, but…Considering that your protagonist is 16, female, and will probably be involved in romantic situations, you should keep a wary eye out. Just a word of caution.
Idea for the denial, bipolar, schizophrenia thing…: Perhaps the protagonist has a best, true friend who they’ve known their whole life. And then, when the bombs hit and only 98 people remain, the friend starts becoming somewhat schizophrenic… "The voices tell me to do this!" -(s)he could say. Perhaps the protagonist tries to help her, but fails in some way. This would add a good dynamic to your novel. The readers would become attached to the characters by use of this or a similar sub-plot line.
All in all, I love your ideas. If you need more help, feel free to ask!
| Jan 21, 2010