Brainstorm #11: Evil Plot, Part III
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #10: Writing Exercise
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #10: Evil Plot, Part II
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #9: Evil Plot, Part I
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #9: Writing Exercise
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #8: Working Title
What's a Great Title for Your Story?
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brianstorm #7: Writing Exercise
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #7: The Goal, Part II
What makes this goal different and unique?
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #6: Writing Exercise
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #6b: Testing Possible Goals
Testing your top 3 possible goals.
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #6: The Goal Part I
What is your main character's goal?
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #5 Writing Exercise
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #5: Main Character, Part II
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
List of prompts
Make a list of similar characters you've seen or read about. What makes your main character different?
Get Specific. If you've chosen an ex-military person as your main character, consider what branch he or she was in, what rank they had, how they were discharged, where they were stationed, and what training and experiences they had.
What special interest does your main character have that might lead him or her to adventure?
Does your main character have an unusual responsibility, obligation, or job?
Does your main character belong to an interesting club or group?
Does your main character have an unusual problem?
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
Brainstorm #5
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Writing Exercise: Brainstorm 4
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #4: Main Character, Part 1
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
List of prompts
What kind of character might be found in this setting?
What talents, skills, knowledge, connections, job, or ability might your main character need? What kind of character might have these skills?
What kind of main character might be challenged by this setting?
Choose your top three ideas for a main character and for each ask:
What kind of goal might this character have?
What kind of problem might this character run into?
What kind of mystery might this character be interested in?
What kind of challenge might this character take on?
Chose the best character for your story.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Writing Exercise: Brainstorm #3
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #3: Setting, Part II
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
List of prompts
Think of similar settings. What makes your setting different?
Does your setting specialize in something?
Is there a unique benefit or commodity found in your setting?
What unique thing happens here?
What unique past history or past event might be connected to this setting?
What mystery or secret might be connected to your setting?
What unique problem, challenge, danger, or risk might be found in your setting?
What unique inhabitants might be found in your setting?
What unique change has come over (or is about to come over) your setting?
What would you advise visitors to your setting to see or do?
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Writing Exercise: Brainstorm #2
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days after the brainstorms when one is provided in the book. Sometimes you may have no idea what to write. Just keep trying to picture some area of your story. Write something even if it is just a simple description of your character or a short scene from your story. And don't get bogged down in details. If you don't yet know a name, place, or other detail just put in an "x" for now and keep writing.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #1: Choosing Your Topic
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also, if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
List of prompts:
What profession do you have the most experience in?
Have you mastered a skill or hobby?
What do you enjoy reading?
What do you enjoy researching or learning about?
Have you had a unique or interesting experience?
Have you traveled or lived in an interesting place?
Did you have a unique or interesting childhood experience?
What challenging events have you faced?
Who are some of the people who inspire you?
Make a list of your favorite books or movies
Have you ever said, "This would make a great book or movie."?
Turn your lists into possible topics for a story and choose 3 of your favorite topics.
What characters do your lists inspire?
What settings do your lists inspire?
What situations, events, or plots do your lists inspire?
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free ebook "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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Brainstorm #2: Setting, Part 1
Ready to write your novel?
Grab a journal or your computer and follow along. Each week a new group of prompts will be posted from the book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft." When finished you will have brainstormed the outline of your novel including the details of each chapter.
On average each prompt is given about 3 minutes to complete though some are shorter and some are longer as needed. If a prompt inspires you and you need more time, pause the video until you finish or simply keep writing and go back and finish the rest of the prompts later. (A list of the prompts is provided here in the description box as well.) If a prompt doesn't fit your book or doesn't inspire you, spend the time writing down other details about your story. Ask yourself questions about your characters and setting and write down the possibilities. Also if you have music that you prefer, simply hit mute and play your own music as you brainstorm. Just make sure to check for the new prompts.
Short writing exercises will be posted a few days (usually Saturday night) after the brainstorm when one is provided in the book.
List of prompts
What type of setting might your story need?
What location would be most interesting to your readers?
What kind of atmosphere does your story need? (Spooky, Mysterious)
Make your setting more specific by adding details. For example: If your setting is a university consider if it is an expensive university, foreign exchange program, or state school near home.
Choose your top 3 setting ideas, and for each ask the following:
What mysterious might come up in this setting?
What goals might come up in this setting?
What problems might come up in this setting?
What villains might be found in this setting?
What interesting characters might be found in this setting.
Choose the setting you think will work best for your story.
Enjoy the brainstorming process. The goal is to come up with ideas and possibilities. What you put down is not written in stone. Don't worry if you are not certain of an idea or if some of your ideas conflict with each other. During the brainstorm let the ideas flow. At the end of each brainstorm, you will go back over your ideas and choose the ones that are best for your novel.
Have a free weekend or the perfect writing day and can't wait for the next prompt vlog? Or if you want more information on the prompts along with some examples to help clarify, you can download the free e-book "Brainstormers: Outlining Your First Draft" from Smashwords here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1094599
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