The Elements of a Page-Turner - video

The late Stan Lee didn't have any rules about what makes a story a page turner, he just made sure to interest himself along the way. Lee, comic creator of Spider-man, Fantastic Four and X-Man and former president and CEO of Marvel Comics, says an author has to have a basic idea of plot. From there, he must make the audience care about the hero so that when he gets in trouble, they suffer too. Tension develops when the hero keeps trying to do right, only to land in deeper trouble. How will he get out of it this time? Lee often wondered this too! But by introducing complex situations and surprises, readers are taken on quite a journey that offers big relief and enjoyment when the payoff occurs.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Hello Ms. Dzirasa -- We are so pleased that you found great value in hearing from Mr. Lee. He is truly a leader in the entertainment industry and we were honored to interview him for the Author Learning Center and help share his expertise world-wide with authors like yourself. We continue to bring you access to industry leaders. If you haven't already, check out the content here from Seth Godin, Mitch Albom, and Elmore Leonard. I think you'll find them equally inspiring.
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    Former Member
    Hi Daniel - Mr. Lee was so kind to allow the Author Learning Center to interview him so we could share his expertise with all of you. But he isn't on staff with us so he isn't available to reply directly to messages related to the video or for requests to review work.
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    Former Member
    Hi John - Mr. Lee was so kind to allow the Author Learning Center to interview him so we could share his expertise with all of you. But he isn't on staff with us so he isn't available to reply directly to messages related to the video or for requests to review work. However, there is alot of content here on the Author Learning Center that can help you if you are interested in converting your novel into a film. Search on "hollywood" and you'll find pages of other content that can be of assistance. Good luck!
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    I think he did a great job too.
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    Basic ground rules, helpful.

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