Coming Up With Plot Ideas
if you have a grand, sweeping concept for a story and want to flesh out your idea, this is for you!
no idea is original - read, read, read! take note of little details you love about certain books and piece them together
conversely, books that you dislike can have promising concepts that you know you could do better
interview your characters! have someone ask your main character/s about their experiences throughout the story, and let them ramble on for as long as they like. this is a good way of filling in the little details between events.
for those who like structure, make a timeline of events. once you have your major plot points in a rough order, make a list of events you need to get from one point to another - it's a good way to ensure continuity and that your plot flows well
and finally, keep a little notebook with all of your ideas. make sure to write everything down, even if you think its stupid or overdone - you might change your mind when you come back to it
a notes page on your phone works too, just make sure it’s easily accessible when inspiration strikes!
