Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Prompts That Help Inspire Ideas

I have sent out information that I hear about regarding various kinds of blogs or programs that provide stimulus for story ideas or creating characters. I have a few use on a regular basis, especially when I'm trying to find a better way to describe an emotion.

James Scott Bell, who writes excellent court suspense and other thrillers, often has great ideas on his Kill Zone Authors blog at http://www.killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/. A while ago he shared  a site that I found interesting and wanted to share with you.

Jim saw this site as providing insight into backstory for developing characterization, but I also see it as simulating plot ideas. Add your own six words and see what comes up. You can revise or delete. Or just read other people's comments under the various categories from life to love to happiness and more. See what happens. http://www.smithmag.net/sixwords/

I hope it spurs on your creativity.

6 comments:

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Martha Ramirez said...

How interesting! Thank you, Gail. I'm always looking for ways to spark ideas:)

Linda R. said...

As always, thanks for the great ideas and help!

Gail Gaymer Martin said...

Thanks, Linda and Martha. Glad you find it helpful. I thought it was interesting.

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