The book 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed also falls into this category. It tells the story of a woman who hikes the Pacific Crest Trail alone. Her experiences on the trail, dealing with her past traumas and finding strength within herself, make it a great self - help fiction.
One great example is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's a story about a young shepherd boy on a journey to find his personal legend. Through his adventures, readers learn about following their dreams and listening to their hearts.
One example is in 'The Yellow Wallpaper'. The narrator is fighting her own mental state. She is restricted by society's view of women's mental health and her own lack of agency, but mainly she is in a battle with her own deteriorating mind. Another example could be a short story where a man has to choose between following his heart's passion or taking a more secure but unfulfilling career path, and he struggles internally with this decision.
One well - known example could be 'The Collector' by John Fowles. It has elements that can be related to a sense of 'bondage' in the psychological and physical entrapment of the characters. Another might be some of the works by Edgar Allan Poe, like 'The Cask of Amontillado', where the idea of being trapped or in a form of bondage is present in the narrative.
One great example of 'best feel - good fiction' is 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry. It has a charming and profound story about friendship, love, and seeing the world from a different perspective. Another is 'Anne of Green Gables' by L. M. Montgomery. The adventures and the positive spirit of Anne Shirley are truly heart - warming. Also, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. The story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, with its themes of love and family, always makes readers feel good.
One example could be a story where an individual overcame their fear of public speaking. They started from being extremely shy and nervous but through practice and self - belief, they were able to deliver a great presentation. This shows their growth and self - improvement.
One example could be 'Freaky Friday' - like stories where a mother and another character swap bodies. It often leads to humorous and heart - warming situations as they navigate each other's lives and relationships. They learn to understand each other's perspectives better through this strange experience.
Some of the 'best prepper survival fiction' includes 'Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse' by James Wesley, Rawles. It's very practical and gives a lot of details on prepping and survival. 'Dies the Fire' by S.M. Stirling is another one. In this story, the laws of physics change suddenly, and people have to adapt to survive. 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' is a unique take on post - apocalyptic survival, set in a world rebuilding after a nuclear holocaust.
One example could be 'The Boss's Secret' which features a strong lesbian boss character. The story might revolve around her professional life and her relationship with her employees while also exploring her personal journey as a lesbian in a corporate environment.
There's 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss. It's a high - fantasy novel that builds a rich and detailed world. It has complex characters and a really engaging plot that many fans of the genre loved during the 2010s. It's the first in a series and left readers eagerly waiting for the next installment.
One of the great self - publishers for long fiction is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). It has a large reach and offers good royalty rates. Another option is IngramSpark. It provides wide distribution channels, which is beneficial for getting your long - fiction work out there. Lulu is also a popular choice. It offers various formatting and publishing options for long - form works.
One example is HAL 9000 from '2001: A Space Odyssey'. Despite its later malfunction, initially it was a good AI, handling the ship's operations efficiently. Another is C - 3PO in 'Star Wars'. He is a protocol droid, helpful in communication and cultural understanding among different species.