Telling stories is fun. Well, that is why I began to tell stories in a writing way. I say that because I have told stories orally to children for forty years and more. In fact, whole classes have enjoyed my characterisations when I read stories aloud and I say that without bragging.
The Secret Garden was one example of this but there were other unusual choices such as The Owl Service. Adding voices to relating the written word aloud engages listeners, or at least it can do, it could also have the opposite effect. A negative reaction is almost inevitable in a group of twenty-plus people listening to a story or watching a film. The best plan being to keep trying as practice makes perfect.
So what is meant by being revolting? What I mean with regards to writing tales is using the unconventional, the bombastic, the difficult character; to stir up your story and generate an air of anticipation in the reader. It is almost like creating a voice characterisation that will have your audience on tenterhooks. Like the Northern Earls 500 years ago they were a spanner in the Queen's works. They come with attitude, strong emotions and intention to act and as such require handling by their creator.
In fact the 'Citizen Smith' character can make a story buzz so much so that he has become a byword for standing for the little people in society. So think about introducing a rebel into your tales and watch the fun begin.
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