Do you have any advice on how to write a riot? There’s going to be one in my story, but I have no idea how to accurately write one, as I have no experience with them. -Anonymous

I was in a riot once. Involved refusing to go to lessons and running round the school. The deputy head fell over and we laughed. That’s Yorkshire for you!

I don’t really know or understand riots, but is normally caused by a few and then explodes.

Wikipedia Link 

How about reading up on some riots? 

2011 London Riots

Top ten worst riots

Also watching some riots might be an idea, so you get a sense of the scale and mob mentality.

Documentary on London Riots

Does anyone else have any more ideas? 

I think research is the best place to start for you. If you need more help or if I haven’t answered your question don’t hesitate to send another ask.

Thanks,

-S

EDIT: C from writeworld found some extra links!

How Riots Work

Herd Behaviour (Wikipedia)

Crowdbehaviour.org

How to start a Movement- This video is about how to start a movement, it basically says that the first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader. It’s really interesting and worth a watch!

What is mob mentality?

Examining the mob mentality

Thanks C!