So no novel out there is original but I was wondering, how could you try and make it original? any tips?
I'm writing a novel about a magic school and there's a theme of good vs evil in it.
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thanks!
2009-08-26T13:14:23Z
Gee thanks age of whatever. Your comment was very helpful.
Do you not think I realised that?? I'm just trying to make it as different as i can thanks.
2009-08-27T08:54:52Z
Age of whatever. I'm not asking you to do anything from me. I was just asking how I could make something original, like adding odd characters or locations and twists. I didn't need you telling me. I've already planned it, I just wanted to know HOW TO MAKE AN IDEA ORIGINAL. Do you get it?
Anonymous2009-08-26T13:19:36Z
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Whether the idea is original is not up to you to decide, that's the audience's job. All you can do is make sure it's unique, has it's own world and doesn't remind anybody of any other book.
The way around it is to ask yourself questions like: Why else, how else, where else, who else, etc, and don't settle with the first answer. Develop your ideas and characters to the maximum, that's the only way to do it.
Let your imagination off leash and have it terrorise the neighbourhood.
*edit* Actually, you're asking *us* to help you make it different... It's not coming from you, if we do the work for you. Don't post questions, if you don't want honest answers, because not everyone is going to say, "Wow, great idea!" You will need thick skin.
*2nd edit* For the record, I wasn't being rude, at first... Pretty much anyone would think "Harry Potter," and it's good you realize that... I was a bit harsh, later, due to your comment to me.
To answer your question, you have to really think about where you want your story to go, what you want your characters to go through, and then ask yourself: "Has this been done, before?" If you really don't think so, then go ahead... Make sure you have others read it, though, cause maybe *they* have seen something like it, and can give you a heads up... Pay attention to your dreams; I know mine have given me inspiration to my own books, and I incorporated it.
In conclusion: good luck, and no hard feelings from my side.
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The best way to make it original would be to make sure you write it in your own style. If you have a unique way of writing, you're going to have unique stories. ;)