So you like reading books. Maybe, you have even considered writing one yourself, Or are just curious to learn more about the writing process. Where do we get our ideas? How long does it take to write, edit and publish? Well, wonder no more!
Below I have answered one of my frequently asked questions that will hopefully give you an insight into the daily life of a writer and hopefully a little inspiration. If you enjoy or have your own questions, please reach out to me, and I'll be sure to do more.
Q) Where do you get your Ideas? Inspiration can come from anywhere and everywhere, from books I've read, films I've watched, my own experiences, and even people watching. Draw ideas from topics that interest you and combine two or more ideas to form a plot.
It's important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to get ideas, what works for someone else might not necessarily work for you, and that's okay. Not every two brains work the same. It's so important to write the book you want to read, not what you think everyone else will enjoy, because I can almost guarantee you won't enjoy writting it, and they won't enjoy reading it.
Here are a few great exercises to try:
Go to a coffee shop with a notebook and a pen, sit by the window and pick a random person walking by on the street. Notice what they are wearing and how they carry themselves. From that, write a description and then give them a backstory. Where are they going? What do they do for work? What characteristics do they have? Flaws, fears and dreams?
Many stories are based on folklore and fairy tales, but what if you changed an aspect of the story? What would that look like? For example, the Lilo & Stitch movie has a very similar concept to the ugly duckling. We can do this with anything like, what if we brought Rapunzel to the modern era? What would that look like? Then write it down.
Start your own Writers Bible. What do I mean by that? A notebook filled with ideas that you can dip into from time to time for your current and future projects whenever you need inspiration. Again no right or wrong way to write this it's your space to do what you want. But personally, I use an A4 notebook with a topic title for each page and bullet points underneath to navigate between easily. Some topics I use are; conflict ideas, character roles, place setting, and random events.
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