The next story you write

April 10, 2008

The next story you write

Photo: Awaiting a fairy by Tangent~Artifact (time out)

Question: What should I write about next?

Answer: Think of what you would most want to read.

Take a pen and a blank page, and precisely describe the most amazing, thrilling, moving, inspiring, insightful and life-changing tale you can dream of. When you are done with this description, make a quick list of major action points in the story; this is your first basic outline. Now, start writing that story!

April 10, 2008 in Imagination, Inspiration, Writing tips, Writing zen | Permalink

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I like that topic. It does get one's brain going....

I'd love to see what other people write. I'm happy to do that, too. I just have to think and get clear. It's not a one-minute exercise. :)

Posted by: Dawn Goldberg | April 10, 2008 at 02:40 PM

Hi Dawn! Absolutely -- thinking and getting clear is key. I agree with you; it is NOT a one-minute exercise, and I think many people think it is.

Great writing takes time! It is a process, it is a journey to enjoy along the way, and I'm quite serious when I say it. There's a lot of sweat behind fantastic tales, and they are in part so fantastic because of all the sweat behind it.

Hmmm... you've given me another blog post idea. Thanks, my writing/blogging friend! :)

Posted by: KG | April 10, 2008 at 04:06 PM

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