Step 8:The setting
Okay, I hate when a story takes place in England, yet uses U.S. dollars.
I know us americans like to combine cultures, but let's be serious. England uses Pounds. Not one dollar bills.
So basically just make sure that the setting makes sense.
Step 9:Keep the story moving
What I mean by 'Keep the story moving' is to come up with problems along the way.
After Sam robs the bank, she can remember that she left her phone there.
The story would be pretty boring if Sam robs the bank, finds Harry Styles and then proceeds to marry him.........
Step 10:Ratings
This is definitely a good lesson considering people don't usually consider it.
Let me make this clear.
-You don't rate the story "R" if its about ponies and unicorns and marrying Niall.
-You do not rate your story "PG" when it's about one direction getting drunk and raping a random girl named Sam. Somehow I don't think you'd want your 5 year old reading that junk...
So basically
A. If it has sex in it or talks of it, it should be rated R. Unless you wish to ruin a child's innocence....
B. If it has talks about fighting or drugs or alcohol, it should be rated PG- 13.
C. If it has ponies and unicorns and rainbows, it should probably be rated PG. However, I doubt that you need to write this for public appeal. Save it for 1st grade.
Step 11:Age DOES make a difference (in some cases)
Somehow I doubt that a 21 year old would like to date a 11 year old because...
A. I'm pretty sure that is illegal
B. I would be pretty scared if a 21 year old falls in love with an 11 year old.
C. It's like having Taylor Lautner date Elmo
