Chart: How to Write a Nicholas Sparks Movie Dan Koelsch, April 7, 2010June 4, 2010 Nicholas Sparks is known for his romantic and sappy novels that get turned into romantic and sappy movies (i.e. A Walk to Remember, The Notebook). However, if you look closely, you’ll notice that all of his movies feel strangely familiar. Find out why in this Cracked chart after the break.