WHAT MAKES A GREAT HOLIDAY

STORY?

A MBT Christmas Peptalk!

SPARKLE!

HeroismSacrificeRedemptionJusticeHope!

S PA R K L E 1 : H E R O I S M

Acts of Heroism are those character-change actions that take your character from an everyday Joe to a Hero. And not just any heroic acts, but the type that move your character from Primal Instincts to Noble Sacrifice 

SPARKLE 2 : SACRIFICE

Give your character a Sacrificial Moment – the thing your character would never give up or do that he does to help save the day.

SPARKLE 3 : REDEMPTION

Redemption is found in the climatic ending. The Final Battle encompasses the final challenge they must face. It’s that big event, that thing they couldn’t do at the beginning that they can at the end.

SPARKLE 4 : JUSTICE

We thirst for Justice!

• What injustice bothers you about your novel? • How will you bring justice?

SPARKLE 5 : HOPE & JO Y!

Give your readers a message of HOPE! (and add in JOY!)