- 1). Create friendly characters. Friendly characters should appeal to readers of all ages, and be helpful and caring to any other characters they may meet. Friendly characters don't need to be flawless, but the flaws shouldn't be overly debilitating or depressing. A flaw for a friendly character would be shyness or an overt curiosity. A friendly character shouldn't be a schizophrenic or a cocaine addict.
- 2). Create a friendly setting. Friendly characters in a dystopian future or a gritty, mob style city setting would seem out of place, to the point of being a caricature or cartoon. A friendly setting complements friendly characters well and makes them appear more realistic within the context. For example, try setting the story within an enchanted forest or a far-off kingdom.
- 3). Create conflict without violence. Even a friendly story must have points of conflict in order to keep the story interesting and readers engaged. Though many stories rely on violence to cause conflict because it's a simple and obvious point of conflict, a friendly story should have less abrasive methods of conflict. For example, a friendly character could get into a misunderstanding with another character or fall in love with a cute girl who doesn't know he exists.
- 4). Write a happy ending. At the end of a friendly story, the major conflicts should be resolved and the characters get what they want. Any loose ends or mysteries should also be answered so readers don't feel cheated at the end of the story.
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