Book plot ideas

[The Warejackal]

Right, so Im trying to write a novel for the first time in my life. Ive written a few short stories and poems and what not for local contests, but Ive never written anything over 50 pages. I was wondering if any of you fine people would like to help me with some plot ideas. So far, I have narrowed down some things: I know the initial setting will be either present day or WWI era U.S.; the protagonist will be a male between the ages of 12 and 17; there will be no love interest. Any good, (or just extremely hilarious), ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also feel free to post anything you are currently reading or if you have ever written a novel yourself.

I would give you a few ideas but I kinda want to write them so... sorry.

 

[The Warejackal]

A group of demon killing, gun slinging, nobodies. Just random people who have some special power that allows them to see some humans for what they are: Cultists, Satanists, or demonic things. But, just to put something, one guy is an agnostic, and kind of hates the idea of Satan and God, so he calls the demons "The Soul-less" meaning he thinks they're un-human, not supernatural. They kill the Satanists and Cultists because they want to harness the power of the guy's gift to... maybe summon Satan? I dunno. That's my basic idea so far.

That sounds pretty good actually. You should send the idea to a high profile writer or even write it yourself.

Crap... double post.

 

[oneniesteledain]

Okay, main problem: Are you trying to write a humor novel? An action piece? fantasy/sci-fi? What will the main genre be?

Just gotta say, that's an awesome avatar.

 

[Zacharine]

Okay, main problem: Are you trying to write a humor novel? An action piece? fantasy/sci-fi? What will the main genre be?

Just gotta say, that's an awesome avatar.

Um, thanks?

Since I'm a bit of a science nut and love space, I thought the so called 'Eye of God' Nebula would make a good avatar.

Switched it around to make it an approximation of the infinity sign and...

 

[lwm3398]

Do something fresh. How about.... genetically altered super soldiers?

And a creepy little girl possessed by demons. Hey wait...

 

[lwm3398]

A group of demon killing, gun slinging, nobodies. Just random people who have some special power that allows them to see some humans for what they are: Cultists, Satanists, or demonic things. But, just to put something, one guy is an agnostic, and kind of hates the idea of Satan and God, so he calls the demons "The Soul-less" meaning he thinks they're un-human, not supernatural. They kill the Satanists and Cultists because they want to harness the power of the guy's gift to... maybe summon Satan? I dunno. That's my basic idea so far.

That sounds pretty good actually. You should send the idea to a high profile writer or even write it yourself.

Crap... double post.

Ah. I've always had a problem when I write to give answers too quickly. I always think "Oh, what a good idea. I'll just put it down right here, answering so many questions thought to be answered at the end." which I hate about myself, because I never give myself room to write. I always think: "If i don't end the chapter here, something will go wrong." I think I'm a bit OCD, being that every chapter has to end on an even number or something. So with limited space, I fail to foreshadow and leave questions to be answered, just answering to get shit out of the way. I'd try, but I'd fail at writing it, as awesome as the concept sounds.

 

[Eskay]

How about the story of a vapid romantic comedy actor who is miscast as a vital character in a modern film adaptation of one of Oscar Wildes greatest books. It can end with the hilarious and justified, tragic, repeated stabbing of the man and the film being saved.

 

[Ophiuchus]

If you can wait a while before you start, National Novel Writing Month [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano] is coming up - it's a great environment to find ideas, assistance, inspiration and, well, generally get stuff done. No doubt there'll be other Escaparinos taking part, maybe we could all get together and help each other out.

 

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[cartzo]

ive got it! a vampire falls in love with a teenage girl.
oh no wait, no one'll beleive that.

 

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[Ophiuchus]

If you can wait a while before you start, National Novel Writing Month [http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano] is coming up - it's a great environment to find ideas, assistance, inspiration and, well, generally get stuff done. No doubt there'll be other Escaparinos taking part, maybe we could all get together and help each other out.

That sounds like fun! I think I'll...
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..."Escaparinos?"

That's what our esteemed Editor-In-Chief calls us... I like it much better than Escapists or Escapees.

 

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[etherlance]

I got the perfect story for you.....here goes

how about you write a story about a bunch of midgets that find some sort of ancient ring that belongs to an evil overlord who was killed a thousand years before hand but still lives because of the ring.
these midgets get the help of a wizard who takes them to some elves who put nine people from differant races (the midgets included) into a sort of "fellowship" and are tasked with the job of taking the ring to the place it was made (deep in orc infested wastelands) and throw it into a volcanoe.

this fellowship can have a bunch of adventures along the way like urrrrmm......I KNOW!!
they can take a shortcut through a mine that they think is safe but turns out to be the new home of a bunch of goblins and a giant deamon that you can call a...urrmm...OGBAL??....KROGBALL??...wait i got it, a BALROG!!

its a perfect story to write about, I recon you could make it a trilogy.

and the best thing is that no one has done this type of story.
"wait a minute whats this?
Lord of the rings?? well this cant be the same right?...............................................................................................................................shit

 

[Puzzles]

A group of demon killing, gun slinging, nobodies. Just random people who have some special power that allows them to see some humans for what they are: Cultists, Satanists, or demonic things. But, just to put something, one guy is an agnostic, and kind of hates the idea of Satan and God, so he calls the demons "The Soul-less" meaning he thinks they're un-human, not supernatural. They kill the Satanists and Cultists because they want to harness the power of the guys' gift to... maybe summon Satan? I dunno. That's my basic idea so far.

I don't watch the TV show Supernatural much, but I'm pretty sure this is like a brief synopsis of it.

Anyone?

 

[lwm3398]

A group of demon killing, gun slinging, nobodies. Just random people who have some special power that allows them to see some humans for what they are: Cultists, Satanists, or demonic things. But, just to put something, one guy is an agnostic, and kind of hates the idea of Satan and God, so he calls the demons "The Soul-less" meaning he thinks they're un-human, not supernatural. They kill the Satanists and Cultists because they want to harness the power of the guys' gift to... maybe summon Satan? I dunno. That's my basic idea so far.

I don't watch the TV show Supernatural much, but I'm pretty sure this is like a brief synopsis of it.

Anyone?

God Damn! That's the second time one of my good ideas has been ninja'd by other authors! First I had an idea of a vampire wearing red helping a secret society kill other vampires: Hellsing. And now this? Just tell me, was the show pretty good, or did it turn out bad? I may still have a chance.

 

[Latinidiot]

I've always wanted to write a book about someone who is born without the biological ability to feel emotion. It will focus on the decision that person is forced to make, and how he/she reacts to different situations by comparison to other people.
But that's just me...

As for ideas, why not make the protagonist a young kid, and do a "war through the eyes of a kid" thing. It would be sympathetic and compelling.

a bit like The Boy In The Striped Pyamas?

but how about an alien intervention in the war?
The aliens taking sides with the germans and...eermmm the other country that supported them in WWI

 

[lwm3398]

I've always wanted to write a book about someone who is born without the biological ability to feel emotion. It will focus on the decision that person is forced to make, and how he/she reacts to different situations by comparison to other people.
But that's just me...

As for ideas, why not make the protagonist a young kid, and do a "war through the eyes of a kid" thing. It would be sympathetic and compelling.

a bit like The Boy In The Striped Pyamas?

but how about an alien intervention in the war?
The aliens taking sides with the germans and...eermmm the other country that supported them in WWI

Japan and Italy? Why the erm?

 

[Ophiuchus]

That's what our esteemed Editor-In-Chief calls us... I like it much better than Escapists or Escapees.

When? In this week's "Editor's Note?"

It grows on you, I guess. "Escaparino" is to "Escapist" what "epic" is to "awesome." Pretty much the same thing, just one is fresher and fancy-sounding (as far as cliched words go).

Nah, not that recently... definitely in a couple of past episodes of The Escapist Show though.

 

[Puzzles]

God Damn! That's the second time one of my good ideas has been ninja'd by other authors! First I had an idea of a vampire wearing red helping a secret society kill other vampires: Hellsing. And now this? Just tell me, was the show pretty good, or did it turn out bad? I may still have a chance.

I really don't know. I watched the first season and then a couple of episodes later on, it seemed alright but not too engrossing. You could probably make a better version of it anyway, with less eye candy for the girls and more gritty badass slaying of stuff.