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Where do you get your ideas from? ideas_LI It may seem like an easy to answer question but for most writer's it is a multi faceted one. I have answered with:
  1. Word or picture prompts
  2. Dreams
  3. Overheard snippets of conversation
  4. People watching
  5. An idea popped into my head randomly
  6. A personal interest 
  7. A topic of conversation
A couple of examples: My children's picture book, Rumble's First Scare was a Halloween prompt, which I turned upside down. It is the monster's point of view of Halloween and his first scare adventure with his Mum. The Rython Kingdom began as a series of prompts that gelled together to form a story by pure chance. It is not so clear cut as these to be honest but it helps a non-writer understand the creativity side of our brains a little easier. I presented a workshop on how to formulate an idea into a novel at the WFSC writer's conference in the spring. From that initial spark to compiling a story line/arc, creating a plot arc, introducing characters, and finding the correct conclusion for the genre. It was a fun experience. Do you have Questions: I would love to explain the nucleus of my stories if you have a question about any of my books. Here is the list: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01MDUAS0V Just leave your question in the comments below. Let's start a conversation and writers please comment on how your current WIP evolved.        

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