Tag: brainstorming for writing

• Crazy Ideas

  When writing, should you use your ‘crazy ideas’? Down below all the draft chapters of my new novel in my precious Scrivener writing program, I noticed a folder I entitled “Crazy Ideas.” I had stashed every outlandish plot idea that I had thought of in case I had the courage enough to actually use it.…

  sassevn

  August 11, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  brainstorming for writing, novel writing, writing, writing tips

• Writing Anywhere. No Pen, No Computer Needed.

  Writing is one of the most versatile passions anyone can have. To be productive, you need nothing but your brain and a little time. Paper is helpful at some points. Of course, a laptop is even more helpful. But neither of those are needed. No. Not at all, or at least until “eventually” comes around.…

  sassevn

  March 26, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  brainstorming for writing, inspiration, writing, writing advice

• When the ‘Something’ becomes Obvious: A Writing Revelation

  Nearly two years ago, as I was meeting with my drama troupe to brainstorm some ideas for out Christmas show, someone said, “Hey, why don’t we do something with the twelve days of Christmas.” I said okay, opened my laptop, started WORD, and named a document “Something of the Twelve Days of Christmas.” The document…

  sassevn

  February 10, 2017

  Indie Author, Uncategorized

  brainstorming for writing, creative writing, creativity, writing process

• The Germination of Creative Thought

  I had one of those eureka creative moments this afternoon. They don’t come around too often, but I love them when they do unexpectedly overwhelm me. I get creative thoughts all the time. Most of them develop slowing, typically while I’m working on something. One thought will lead to another and the creative process will…

  sassevn

  December 14, 2016

  Writing Process

  brainstorming for writing, creativitiy, writing ideas, writing prompts

• Ideas for Indie Authors: A Novel is Chasing Me. I’m Losing. (and Winning)

  When good ideas impregnate the mind, why fight them? Over the past three weeks, I’ve had a novel idea, actually related to novel-writing, and I haven’t been able to shake it. Even in the midst of revising novel #5, which was supposed to be my priority, this new idea has consumed me every free moment…

  sassevn

  January 11, 2016

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  brainstorming for writing, inspiration, novel writing, writing ideas, writing inspiration

• Letting Ideas Become Other Ideas

  Ideas are not static. There’s a constant ebb and flow to them and any sort of creative artist has to take advantage of the movement of ideas in order to fully develop the original thought. I’m learning to do this better than I did in the past. Many times I would have a writing idea,…

  sassevn

  February 17, 2015

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  brainstorming for writing, generating ideas for writing, writing advice, writing ideas, writing process

• What does a successful writing session look like?

  Yesterday, I posted a silly philosophical rant prior to sitting down and writing out an idea that I had for a short play. I probably jinxed myself because I went on about how within the next two hours I would be “changed” because of the inspiration which I just put down on paper. I currently…

  sassevn

  March 31, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  approaches to writing, brainstorming for writing, generating ideas for writing, short plays, writing process

• Write What’s on Your Heart

  Writing is the most heart-revealing exercise I’ve ever been involved with. The writing process bares the soul, and makes the writer ponder deep and hard about the hidden caverns which need exploring but which the writer may be too squeamish to approach. I truly believe what my college literature professor said that a reader should…

  sassevn

  March 20, 2014

  Writing Process

  brainstorming for writing, indie writers, writers, writing, writing from the heart, writing process