It is very difficult to pin down how a good idea for a story comes about because, to tell you the truth, it can come from anywhere. Today, I will be talking about how I keep my story-sense on high alert at all times. This post is not about doing research, because research only comes after you get an idea and you need to build the world and events around your story. No, this post is about that 'aha' moment when you get a plot for a story. [ Here is the video that mirrors this post. ] If you live in a modern town or city, the area you move about in is generally safe, so it is very easy to tune out of your surroundings. You don't have to worry about stepping on animal droppings, or on a snake, or worry about what is hiding behind a leafy bush in front of you. You can safely keep your head bowed over a book or a smartphone and walk on. However, if you want to be a convincing storyteller, you need to tune into your surroundings. You need to put away your device and pay attentio...
An indigenous writer who writes in English.