Summer blockbusters are all about fun. So while you’re at movie nights in the park, pay attention to these three things from movies that you can add to your book and make it lots of fun!
- Mini Quests! We rewatched the first Percy Jackson movie after the new streaming series came out. I realized that my kids loved the mini-quests that Percy & Co. went on to save his mom and find the thief. So put some mini-quests into your adventure book. Each scene will teach readers about your characters and they keep the action moving.
- A montage! There’s got to be some kind of montage scene in all my favorite movies, and you can do this in your book. Whether it’s fashion outfits, weapons, magic, baking treats, whatever is central to your theme. It builds the vibe but doesn’t bog the reader down in too many details.
- Feast or party scene! The feast or party scene is where big emotions boil over into massive reveals, where lots of characters come together to interact, and they can help you transition into the next stage of the plot. So bring people together for prom, or a birthday party, or a festival, or anything really. It’s also great world-building. If your character is all alone all the time, it can be hard to bring their inner dialogue out. Feast scenes are your ticket to resolving this. And, people love tasty food.
So there are your three things from movies that can make books fun. Do you have a favorite montage, feast, or mini-quest from a movie or show you can think of? Have you added this element to your book? NO?? Then get started!