Identifying the Ingredients: My Favorite Books or Movies
This exercise was not easy. I tried to avoid doing it. I had to force myself because it will make me a better writer in the end. And it what I signed up for. It’s nice to know some actual work needs to be done in a course. It’s was fun. Allow me to share. In case you’re interested this is part of my day; developing my ideas to become a better writer
You’ve Been Warned by James Patterson and Howard Roughan
Fish out of Water : A struggling photographer who needs to make a living, is sidetracked by a secret affair
Looming Conflict Forbidden love
Hook: An aspiring photographer has the skills to become a success but is juggling her nanny job while her photos are becoming distorted amid recurring nightmares
Universal theme acceptance
Again For the First Time by Raven St. Pierre
Fish out of water two strangers agree to get married after two weeks
Looming conflict Luke’s past and Lissette’s infertility
Hook. When two strangers meet under contrived circumstances can they truly fall in love
Universal theme; Love
I need to add that this is one of the best books I read in 2017 so far
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
Fish Out of water: Tyler loses all his possessions in a fire and must start over
Looming conflict. Project Mayhem brings more members forming clubs and rising disagreement between himself and his alter ego
Hook: An insomniac who spends his time going therapy groups for those with illnesses.
Universal Theme: survival
Amelie
Fish Out of Water: A shy and make a bold move to Solve the mystery of the man who is sending her notes
Looming conflict: Amelie is great at creating possibilities for romance and resolution but she is closed off in finding herself
Hook: Amelie is an orphan helping people find each other but she can’t find her perfect match
Universal Theme: Acceptance, Faith
Vigilante by
Fish Out of Water: A doctor who can’t get along with others meets a friendly optimistic social worker
Looming conflict: Doctor by day vigilante by night. A loner meets a woman and falls in love who shows him revenge is not always the answer.
Universal theme: Honor, love, trust
I realize some of these aren’t high concept but these works deeply affected me
Does anybody out there want to add their thoughts?
