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Guidelines for writing Poems, Stories and Tales

How to be mindful of the reader when handling disturbing/distressing subjects?

How do you make a reader uncomfortable?

To make the reader uncomfortable would mean that you also need to make the MC uncomfortable with their emotions. Most people when they read a good story put themselves as part of the scene, as part of the MC. Make people FEEL that animalistic/predatory urge, that raw emotion deep down.

How do you shock a reader?

The ultimate way to shock your readers is to kill off a character that they would never expect to die. Be brave in your choice, don’t make it someone minor that no one cares about, but someone central and who they have invested their emotions into instead.

How does reading help you?

Reading is good for you because it improves your focus, memory, empathy, and communication skills. It can reduce stress, improve your mental health, and help you live longer. Reading also allows you to learn new things to help you succeed in your work and relationships.

How do you make something reader friendly?

Elements of “Reader-Friendly” writing:

  1. a clearly stated thesis or purpose.
  2. a focused argument or development.
  3. paragraphs that each develop one point.
  4. topic and concluding sentences that offer guidance.
  5. evidence with explanations about how each piece supports your point.

How do I feel comfortable with uncomfortable books?

About How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable



After debilitating anxiety and panic attacks began to impact his daily life, Ben Aldridge decided to tackle his mental health issues in a creative way. His journey led him on a year of completing weird and wonderful challenges in the name of self-improvement.

How do I grab the reader’s attention?

A few common attention grabbers are:

  1. – A short, meaningful quote that relates to your topic.
  2. – An interesting statistic about your topic.
  3. – A short, personal story related to your topic.
  4. – Background information.
  5. – Key Terms.


How do you make the reader care about your character?

How to Make The Reader Care About Your Story

  1. Make the Stakes Clear and Personal.
  2. Make Us Care About The Main Character.
  3. Satisfy the Reader of the Genre.
  4. Keep the Reader’s Attention.
  5. Make the Story Meaningful.



What are 4 ways to hook a reader?

10 Ways To Hook Your Reader (and Reel Them in for Good)

  • Begin at a pivotal moment.
  • Add an unusual situation.
  • Add an intriguing character.
  • Conflict.
  • Add an antagonist.
  • Change emotion.
  • Irony and surprise.
  • Make People Wonder.

How do you make readers feel angry?

Creating Emotion in the Reader

  1. Write in scenes, showing rather than telling.
  2. Make a character sympathetic, so the reader identifies with her.
  3. Make a character unsympathetic, so the reader feels anger or repugnance toward him.
  4. Don’t hold back.
  5. Tease the reader with hints of what’s to come.

How do you criticize a reader’s response?

[from the ENGL 0310 Syllabus] “A reader response asks the reader [you] to examine, explain and defend her/his personal reaction to a reading. You will be asked to explore why you like or dislike the reading, explain whether you agree or disagree with the author, identify the reading’s purpose, and critique the text.

How do you make a reader hate a character?

Six Ways to Make Your Readers Hate You



  1. Kill off a lot of characters. Having a beloved character die is fine.
  2. Use clichés. Don’t say she’s as stubborn as a mule.
  3. Give too much description. Yawning.
  4. Have your characters break character.
  5. Have an unhappy ending.
  6. Have superfluous romance.