Donna, tell my story. I'm worried it might be boring. How can I make it interesting?

Maybe try to relate the boring story to something your husband is interested in. If it's a story about a historical event, and he likes football, you could compare the strategies in the event to football tactics. This way, he might be more engaged.

Include some anecdotes or funny stories. If you're talking about your school days, share that time when you accidentally fell asleep in class and woke up to everyone staring at you. These little stories add humor and make your overall story more interesting.

You can add some humor to it. For example, if it's a story about a daily routine, make fun of the small annoyances in that routine. Like if someone always has to tie their shoelaces in a really complicated way, you can exaggerate how they struggle with it every day.

You can add some unexpected elements. For example, in the story of the man staring at the wall, suddenly a strange hole could appear in the wall. This would create mystery.

To figure out if your novel is boring, think about whether it has a clear goal or purpose. If it meanders and doesn't seem to be going anywhere, that's not good. Also, if the writing style is dull or repetitive, it might not hold people's attention.

Use vivid descriptions. For example, instead of just saying 'it was a big house', you could say 'it was a huge, imposing mansion with ivy climbing up its stone walls'.

Add some vivid details. For example, describe the characters well, like what they look like and how they talk.

The dialogue should sound natural. If it seems forced or stilted, it can detract from the story. Read it out loud to see if it flows smoothly.

To avoid boredom in a long story, vary the pacing. Sometimes speed up the action, like during a chase scene, and other times slow down for more emotional or reflective parts. Also, use different narrative devices. You could start the story in the middle (in medias res) and then go back and fill in the details later. Additionally, connect the story to real - life experiences or universal themes that people can identify with. This makes the long story more engaging for the audience.

Use vivid details. For example, instead of just saying 'I saw a beautiful flower', say 'I saw a vibrant, red rose with dew drops glistening on its petals'.