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Is this a decent hook?
A J Aurichio
Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2011 11:14 PM
Joined: 8/21/2011
Posts: 2


A middle-aged businessman, with no experience in weaponry, no military experience, no investigative capabilities, and not in very good physical condition seeks revenge.


Timothy Maguire
Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2011 3:35 PM
Joined: 8/13/2011
Posts: 272


Off the top of my head, I'd say that you're coming at this the wrong way. Basically, you're establishing how ordinary your character is, rather than what he's up against. A better approach might be something like this:

'An ordinary Joe seeks revenge against the government/ gods/ dark forces* that ruined his life while fighting his own body.'

(*pick as necessary)

Also, I should point out that you also need to do more to establish your story's individuality. This feels like a very generic description as you've established very little about your setting and opponents. You're going to need to say something extra here just to clarify what this story is about.
A J Aurichio
Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:22 PM
Joined: 8/21/2011
Posts: 2


Points well taken.  Thank you.
 

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