Bearded Dragon Narrative Ideas.

[Kaelwizard]

I kind of want to write a fictional story about bearded dragons. Any ideas?

 

[CooperDragon]

I'd watch as they roam around and explore. Try to interpret what they might be thinking. Keep in mind they all have different personalities and run with that a bit. Once you have a personality and "voice" established it's easier to narrate their thoughts from their perspective. They could be shy/quiet, hyperactive and off the wall, grumpy and sarcastic, etc.

 

[Aaradimian]

What kind of book? I'm a published author (decidedly non-famous!), but might still be able to guide you a bit. My first thought is that a kids book would be the best entry point if you want a beardie as a main character as they're cute & lovable, and do things kids would find entertaining. If that's not your bag, you could write one in as a companion animal.

The concept of a 'familiar', a creature companion that enhances the powers of a magician, is known in the fantasy genre (my book's genre), so that's an avenue. I think in order to make a beardie the central focus of a book otherwise, you'd need to give them more human-like attributes. That is do-able but not necessarily easy because too much & people would no longer be able to relate to them as beardies, and too little & your story arc is limited to their behaviors and traits for the most part.

A young adult novel about a person's struggles and their bond with their beardie (and how that has affected them) could be either fiction or non-fiction depending on your personal experiences, too. You might tease these & other ideas out in a short story to start, to see if whatever you choose has enough 'legs' for something longer. I found a few of my early ideas wouldn't work over the length of a novel, and so kept bits from those efforts in what ended up being the finished product. Hope this gets you on your way!

 

[HerpGirl]

I'm planning on doing this same thing. I plan on writing for the perspective of Samantha . I think CooperDragon's idea is the best!

 

[Kaelwizard]

Yes, I agree. I like that kind of topic (familiars- I read a series called The Familiars). I think the main character would be a young magician who has a beardie as a familiar.