How to Write Like R. L. Stine
You may have a good story that reminds you of R.L. Stine and wish you could turn your story into a masterpiece. R.L. Stine writes scary books for kids and teens. Follow these tips to write like R.L. Stine.
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Read several books by R.L. Stine. You need to read several so that you can understand his style. Pay attention to the language he uses, the length of his sentences and the style he uses.
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Develop 2 or 3 main characters and several secondary characters. Most of your characters should be young adults. Make sure the characters are like real people.
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Keep the plot moving along at a steady pace. End each chapter with something exciting. Leave the reader hanging on every word and anxious to read the next chapter. Make sure the action in each chapter is exciting. Keep the chapters short.
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Know your audience and what interests them. If you are writing for teenagers, include teens in your story and know what they like and dislike. Include teen issues. This makes your story believable.
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Make the reader think one thing will happen and then do something else. Keep the reader guessing.
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Include mysteries or crimes. Have several plausible suspects. Lead the reader to think someone did something and then make them think it is someone else.
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Outline your book to make sure your plot makes sense. Make sure you follow along with each character and don't mix anyone's story up.
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Have an exciting and satisfying end. Tie up all loose ends. Leave the reader feeling satisfied with the story and how it ended.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep track of your characters and what they are doing.
Don't try too hard or your story will seem forced.
Don't copy anyone else's work. That's plagiarism.
