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| How to Come up With Fresh Writing Ideas |
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Caterina Christakos |
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How to Come Up with Fresh Story Ideas When Your Idea Well has Run Dry When I face the desolate impossibility of writing 500 pages, a sick sense of failure falls on me, and I know I can never do it. Then gradually, Iwrite one page and then another. One day’s works is all I can permit myself to contemplate. —John Steinbeck I know that it seems easier to make that extra pot of coffee, read that good book, that you havehad in storage for the last ten years, andsuddenly decide to make the kids that Halloweencostume by hand, than it can be to make yourselfsit down and write. Believe me, I have beenthere. Here are some brainstorming techniques to getyour brain pumping again and churning out ideas. 1) If you are having trouble coming up withcharacters or even a story line, try developing an action scene. One good scene to kick offyour book can get the rest flowing. Develop thecharacters and story line around that scene. 2) Come up with a problem to solve. Is your maincharacter the class clown or the brainiest kid inschool. What type of problem would your characterface in his or her normal life? Write your storyaround the problem and a unique way of solvingit. 3)For character development use common sense. Usewhat is in front of you. Look at your family and friends and see if theyremind you of anything. My first Shakespeareanteacher reminded me of a caveman or a huskywalrus because of his whiskers. Does your UncleArthur have whiskers, wear glasses, and walk witha little bit of a waddle? Turn him into a know itall beaver or a store clerk, at a bookstore thatsells books that you can actually climb into andlive out an adventure. Does your sister have a talent for jumping ropeand blowing bubbles, with purple bubble gum?Maybe the heroine for your next book could do thesame.Is their a kid in your neighborhood that isalways getting into trouble? Hmm, do you thinkthat the creator of Dennis the Mennis might haveknown one? You can use your family and friend’s talents andtheir physical characteristics to come up withtons of characters. One hint though- if youchoose to make Uncle Charlie a slug or Aunt Emmaa rhinoceros, keep it to yourself. They may notbe thrilled with their induction into literaryhistory. Inspiration is all around you, waiting for you toreach out and grab for your next storyline orcharacter. Use stories from the news, jokes thatyour neighbors tell you, the quirky things thatyour dog Buster does in the morning. One final word - stop criticizing what you havewritten down. In these first stages, no one caresif you have misspelled words or if your grammarisn’t perfect. Just write. The rest will follow,after your story is done. Caterina Christakos is the author of How to Writea Children’s Book in 30 Days or Less. For more writing tips please go tohttp://www.howtowriteachildrensbook.com About the Author
Caterina is the author of How to Write a Children's Book in 30 Days or Less, as well as several children's books. To view some of her work please go to http://www.howtowriteachildrensbook.com |
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