Which Is The Most Important Element In A Well Structured Novel?

[-Carlos-]

I emphatically say characterization. A character-driven work, like those found in the modern classics, shout that fact loud and clear.

Do you agree?

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[sparkchaser]

Words. Definitely words.

 

[beer good]

What's the most important ingredient in food?

 

[sparkchaser]

Atoms.

 

[-Carlos-]

You guys man-love for me since you always reply to all my threads.

 

[Lincoln Rhyme]

I think character interactions through dialogue for me. I have read a book though that had very little dialogue and I still loved it although.

 

[Tai_Mai_Shu]

I think character interactions through dialogue for me. I have read a book though that had very little dialogue and I still loved it although.

I agree with this. Some books I read felt like they are written by fourth graders (no offence).

 

[Polly Parrot]

You guys man-love for me since you always reply to all my threads.

I feel a love-triangle novella between Beer Good, Sparkles and yourself coming on.

 

[-Carlos-]

I feel a love-triangle novella between Beer Good, Sparkles and yourself coming on.

The Odd Couple Plus One.

 

[Zolipara]

I feel a love-triangle novella between Beer Good, Sparkles and yourself coming on.

A threesome? Just remember to post pics.

 

[Polly Parrot]

The Odd Couple Plus One.

Awesome!
You should start writing immediately.

 

[Libra]

A threesome? Just remember to post pics.

^^What he said.:whistling:

 

[beer good]

 

[sparkchaser]

Awesome!
You should start writing immediately.

This.

Excellent creative writing exercise.

 

[readsalot]

Dialogue needs to sound natural for me to like a book a lot... making me laugh is also good. I think characters are key. Usually even if not much is happening in a book, if I care about the characters (if they seem real) then I can overlook some other stuff.

 

[Polly Parrot]

This.

Excellent creative writing exercise.

I'm still waiting for the story, Aqua.

 

[WriterJohnB]

IMO, conflict is the most important, although it can also be termed suspense. Will the girl get the guy? Will the murderer get caught? The writer must give the reader enough mystery/interest to keep him/her reading.

JohnB