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Does this idea for a book sound stupid?

Does this idea for a book sound stupid?

In a little town on the Adriatic coast, a girl gets shipwrecked in a country at war with hers. They keep her there until it’s safe to give her back. She meets a boy who works as a servant/slave in the town and she finds he doesn’t know his own name. She befriends him and tries to help him get freed. He finds that she’s actually part of the royal family, and she is being held hostage. The rest of the royal family died in the shipwreck, she she has to go back to rule. The town leaders refuse, and she calls on the boy’s help to help her escape.

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Answer #1

It sounds good. The idea of the young person struggling to achieve their destiny is always popular, because it strikes a chord with so many readers. Do you know much about the Adriatic coast? It could be detail of that sort which makes the book really work - I love good descriptive writing about interesting settings. Best of luck…

Answer #2

The outline sounds good! Now go write it. My own book has been languishing half written for about 3 years now.

Answer #3

I like the idea, very original. good luck writing it!

Answer #4

yes, be very careful. there are always those that will steal your idea. good luck with your book.

Answer #5

SOUNDS GOOD..BUT IF your PLANNING ON WRITING IT, THEN I WUNT PUT IT ON HERE because SOME ONE CUD COPY your IDEA!!!

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