Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-12736261-20140708222412/@comment-10734109-20140709171409

See, I don't really feel that we could continue Par's idea for a long time. The main conflict is introduced too quickly, and there wouldn't be too much to do before it's solved. If we want to include some kind of magic, we'll need to introduce it gradually throughout the story until we reach a climax. If the climax were reached too quickly, then the resolution would come too quickly as well.

Before we decide on the plot, I believe we should decide on a book genre. That way, we could brainstorm plots that are appropriate for that genre.

For a story about an art school, I think that realistic fiction would be a better approach. If you have not already read this comic yet, I think it would be a pretty good reference http://melodiesoftheheart.net/?p=41. I realize that I keep mentioning it, but not all realistic fiction has to be boring. Magic doesn't need to be involved to create a good plot line, though it can be easier to add interest. However, we should not rely on supernatural elements to give us an interesting story. Everyone's always going on about John Green's books, and most of his books are some form of realistic fiction (from what I've heard). Plus, when it comes to realistic fiction, the more accurate you are to real life, the more interesting the readers will find your story. So, basically all we would have to do is come up with a plausible plot (like the shutdown of the school we had discussed when we first wanted to do this), and then make our characters' reactions to the conflict reflect that of a real person. Most of the focus would be on the characters themselves

Also, if we go with the idea about the teacher hating our drawings, I would be the person reading it who would be siding with the teacher. If we're not open to learn the fundamentals of art, then why should we even be in the class in the first place? Learning about anatomy, lighting, basic shapes, and realism is very important to anyone who wants to be an artist. I would just see our characters as being annoying and stubborn.

In case I haven't made it obvious before, I'm not necessarily the best at creating my own ideas, but I do well at editing others and pointing out flaws.