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Aug 9, 2021 · If your goal is to write a great novel, but you’re short on story ideas, there are many different brainstorming methods you can try to help you generate novel ideas and get your writing process started.
Oct 19, 2024 · Brainstorming is a powerful way to generate ideas for characters, themes, or even the settings for your story. This guide will show you how to take an initial idea and turn it into the foundation for your next book.
Let's talk about how to brainstorm a story—how to conjure an absolute thunderfest of brilliance using only flashes of inspiration and the genius hidden in the deepest recesses of your subconscious. Here are our best tips for dreaming up and organizing great ideas for your next masterpiece.
- Abi Wurdeman
- Word Vomit
- Bullet Points
- Plot Grid
- Connecting Branches
- Test Perspectives
Up first is a crudely named yet incredibly effective technique called word vomiting. More well-mannered individuals than myself might also refer to it as freewriting. What can I say? I’m more about writing sassy villainsthan stalwart knights. Whatever you call it, this brainstorming technique looks to lower all those inhibitions and crippling self-...
Another useful brainstorming technique is using bullet points. This method is great for writers who prefer a more structured approach to generating ideas. Instead of free-flowing sentences, you create a list of bullet points outlining your story’s plot, characters, and setting. Bullet points allow you to focus on the key elements of your story with...
One of the most powerful tools available to writers is built right into Dabble: The Plot Grid. The Plot Grid is a versatile, fully integrated part of Dabble that lets you manage subplots and relevant notes that attach directly to each scene in your manuscript. But how can you use this awesome tool to brainstorm? I’m glad you asked. While having you...
Another powerful visual brainstorming technique is connecting branches. This method involves making connections between different elements of your story to create a cohesive and compelling narrative. To use this technique, start by identifying the different elements of your story, including scenes, characters, and settings. Then, connect these elem...
Finally, we come to one of my favorite ways to brainstorm your current scene: test it from different perspectives. I am obsessed with writing from multiple perspectives; I think it adds so much depth to both the story and the characters. When a scene just isn’t clicking or having the effect you want, that’s where this brainstorming method comes in....
- Draw a Word Map. Create a word map during a brainstorming session to help shake some story ideas loose. Grab a piece of paper and write a word in the center and circle it.
- Consider the Reader. Write with a reader persona in mind. What kinds of topics would that persona be interested in reading about? What kinds of storylines would excite them?
- Free-Write. Too often writers attempt to force the creative process. Free-writing is a technique that allows ideas to emerge organically. Simply open a new document and start to type anything that comes to mind… musings, dreams, concerns, interests, whatever pops into your head.
- Use Writing Prompts.
Feb 12, 2024 · Plotting conceptually is a fun and handy way to brainstorm a novel without getting bogged down in the details of the story. It gives you permission to block out the rough lines of the novel until you have a solid framework to color and shade with the specifics of your idea.
Jun 24, 2024 · From focusi ...more. See our 6-step process on how to brainstorm story ideas with examples. Whether you're a writer looking to start your next novel or someone interested in crea...
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