I wondered. Do these rules apply to genre fiction only? I read a bit of literary fiction and notice that the plot driven: “A CORE STORY PROBLEM IN NEED OF RESOLUTION.” is not there all the time.

We just read “Postcards” by Annie Proulx and there’s no core story problem, but the book was engaging and the (from another post) “darlings” and “purple prose” breath-taking.

I also find this concept confusing when applied to multiple-POV or parallel plot narratives.

So, what do I make of that on my own writer’s journey?

Thanks for the smart insights and advice. I’m not trying to argue, just trying to make sense of it all 🙂

~ Tam Francis ~
http://www.girlinthejitterbugdress.com

(Spoilers! SPOILERS ahead)

All three superheroes (Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman) know of the one weapon that could kill the tacked-on CGI baddie at the end–the kryponite spear. So who do they send to retrieve the spear and use it? The only one of the three who can be effected by kryponite, of course! How else can we “kill” him and make all those Superman haters well up with tears.

(Spoilers OFF)

I could hear every writer groan all over the planet. How many hundreds of millions did they spend making and promoting this movie? Was there a single competent writer on that staff?

I don’t want to live on this planet anymore.