Amusing guides to generate genre fiction from How To Write Badly Well.
Take the guides, roll the suggested die, insert the chosen plot element.
eg. This story is a disturbing tale of adventure and regret. The protagonist is sarcastic and optimistic; as the story unfolds, he/she will be forced to return home in unexpected circumstances. By the end you will be weeping hot tears of grief.
First (as seen above): The Amazing Random Blurb Roller
Second: The Incredible Random Folktale Roller
Third: The Fantastic Random SF Roller
Most recently: The Stupendous Random Historical Romance Roller
Add something to each one about faith and you’d fill the fiction aisles at Koorong.
Add vampires and you’d fill the fiction section at your local secular book store.