How to find out which story idea is the best to write & too many ideas advice?
Asked by: Allison Lynch
8 Ways to Get Book Ideas
- Adapt a story from real life. …
- Adapt the plot of a fairy tale or folk legend. …
- Create a character based on someone you know. …
- Write about a moment in your own life. …
- Analyze the plot of a book you admire.
How do I know which story to write?
7 Ways to Decide Which Story Idea You Should Write Next
- Look Beyond the Premise. …
- Realize Loving Parts of a Story Isn’t Enough. …
- Make Your Own Head Explode. …
- Look for Characters With Strong Voices and Interaction. …
- Look for a Bigger Story. …
- Figure Out What Kind of Story It Will Be. …
- Listen to Your Gut.
How do I know my story idea is good?
Make sure that your story contains a central conflict. Something must happen to turn your character’s life upside down, and through this experience, a change must take place within your character. If your idea does not include a conflict, you’re not quite ready to start writing.
What stories should I write about?
Top 10 Story Ideas
- Tell the story of a scar.
- A group of children discover a dead body.
- A young prodigy becomes orphaned.
- A middle-aged woman discovers a ghost.
- A woman who is deeply in love is crushed when her fiancé breaks up with her.
- A talented young man’s deepest fear is holding his life back.
How do I find a story worth telling?
How to Find a Story Worth Telling
- Decide what’s worth writing about. Not everything that happens in your nonprofit is a story worth sharing. …
- Keep the main point the main point. …
- Find real-life anecdotes that tap into emotions. …
- Make storytelling a part of your nonprofit’s culture. …
- Proofread. …
- Need help telling your story?
Is my story worth writing?
Whether for yourself or for others, if you have a clear purpose for writing your memoir, then it’s a story worth sharing. If you’ve reflected on your life and you’re passionate about communicating what you’ve learned with the world, then your memoir is worth writing.
How do I know if my story is original?
The best way to know how original your ideas are is to be well-read, especially in the genre(s) you write in. Read voraciously. As an added bonus, lots of reading is almost guaranteed to help your writing, too!
What do you do if you have a good book idea?
Book Ideas From Your Experiences
- Write About What Pisses You Off Most. …
- Do Something Remarkable, Then Write About It. …
- Start a Blog and Write Chapters One Post at a Time. …
- Create a Podcast and Write a Book Based on What You’ve Learned from Guests. …
- Write and Self-Publish a Short eBook to Test the Waters.