I like to start with an idea. When you're sitting in front of the TV, have a pen and paper nearby. If you get an idea, write it down. I was watching the TV show "Being Human" the other night, and an idea popped into my maid. What…
I just write, the story is always in my head trying to get out. Unfortunately, sometimes I don't work on it for months. But I just sit down and start writing. I don't worry too much about where I am in the story because invariably I decide…
I struggle with outlines so I am going to get me some outling/writing computer software to try. Personally, I think that these suggestions would also be helpful to me as well.
Personally, I tend to start out with my idea and outline. When I outline, I put as much detail into it as I can. People who have seen one of my outlines are shocked, as they look more like rough drafts than outlines most of the time. From the…
A lot of writers start with an idea and work it into an outline. Determining plot, main characters, scenes, situations and settings. There are a great many good writing books out there, one magazine that comes to mind is Writer's Digest. You…
The first place I usually begin is to brainstorm some plot ideas and write them down. Then choose the one that I want to work on right now, and file the others away for next time. Then I usually dive in with writing the first Chapter or two, but to…