More than once I’ve been asked how I got an idea for a story. Sometimes an idea comes in a flash and I completely write it out. (Pantsing) Most of the time ideas come to me in bits and pieces. (Plot) This post will answer the HOW part of my idea process and mention the person or thing that inspired…
Author: Darnell Cureton
Diary of a bad writer – Week 70
Monday, March 16th, – For the next few weeks, any story about a person with a common cold will hold a reader’s attention… and empty an office building. This is my office today. Just Try To Write At Home
Diary of a bad writer – Week 69
March 3rd, 8:00pm – I remember my last bout with writer’s block. I was penning a post-apocalyptic story about aliens and a “safe room” that burrows in the ground. I got about 10 – 12k words written before I put it on the shelf. It’s bad, but I’ll keep working on it from time to time. I expect it to…
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