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June 8, 2005 As a writer of stories, I find that every day somebody else has a new story idea similar to one I came up with or one that I would like to embellish. This happens all the time. Once in a while inspiration leads to a unique idea. It is the writer who is responsible to make their idea unique. How does a writer do that? It is done by using careful thought. It is done by character development, settings and good plots. It is done by using the imagination. Careful development is necessary. I am currently reading a unique book called "The Trench" by Steve Alten. (This book is a sequel to another book but I bought this one not knowing that.) The author has employed all the above techniques I mentioned in a thoughtful and entertaining read. I will give a short explanation of this book: A Megalodon shark was captured and held captive for everybody to witness its awesome power. Scientists thought to study the enormous shark, they thought they could control nature. Well, they were wrong. The shark broke out of the sea doors that held it captive for four years. To terrorize the west coast of America. There is a whole lot more to the book than just a big fish story but giving away too much would ruin the fun of reading the book. Steve Alten developed the character of the shark so well you can feel the primal urges of the animal as it glides through the pacific ocean.
I would not want to improve this story the author did
a fantastic job. I would like to explore a story,
writing one of my own, about prehistoric sea
predators. The author inspired me to want to do that.
Maybe I could. But I will read his other books first.
I suggest other people read his work as well, very
entertaining.
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