Have you ever been stuck for a story idea? It happens to all of us. But it doesn’t have to. Story ideas are literally all around us. Sometimes we just can’t see them. But they really are just about anywhere you look. My Favorite Sources of Story Ideas I have three ways I come up …
If one picture tells a thousand words, then what does my collection of photos tell? Thousands of stories, if I can only unleash them. What stories could this Indian tree tell? We were told that the Indians used these trees to mark their trails. They’d bend the sapling the way they wanted, and the tree …
Through the wonders of linked in, I heard from a college friend I hadn’t seen since 1980. Thirty-six years ago. I hardly feel 36, let along have been in college that long ago. We briefly caught ourselves up on what we’ve been doing. And it made me realize an old truth. Every one has a …
Now that my novel is with a group of beta readers, I’m taking a break from writing to come up with some more story ideas. I have to admit, given the news lately, I’m not sure I can come up with anything better. New story ideas are like looking down an unfamiliar road. What’s waiting …
Sometimes I read a book and swept away by its concept. Just where did the authors get their ideas? So I thought I’d take a break from editing and I’d amuse myself coming up with some new story ideas. After all, it’s much more fun to start a new project than do the drudgery of …