What do you want to see

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Hi all!

I want to embark or starting my first full novel, I have a little more time now than I ever have before... I have a few ideas, more than for one book!
I want to use my own life experiences, difficult childhood, teen parent, bad relationships etc.

I just wanted to know what you love to see in books and what you hate to see..ie- is there a topic that will always draw you in or turn you off?

I may also post at different times on here with AIBU or other similar things in chat- I will always make it clear that I am writing for fiction but would love answers as if the situation is real if you all don't mind playing along!!

What do YOU want to see? I think that makes it easier to start writing and keep writing because then you'll be interested all the way through.

I keep a Google document where I keep notes on the things/themes/ideas that I want to write about, whether it's fractious siblings or maps or tea, and then I see if the various things come together as one idea.

If you really want to know what others want to see, ask in readers, not writers!

Ah ok!! Thanks 😊

What I will add is that readers seem to hate hurt children/babies and even more so hurt animals!

You should definitely use your life experiences if you feel up to it :)

Thanks, I think I have plenty of experiences to use!

Appreciate your feedback x