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Title Leading Story - podcast
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by R.L. Stine
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Title Leading Story - podcast
National bestselling children’s author R.L. Stine shares inspiration on how to come up with story ideas. He typically thinks of a great book title first, and then creates a story from the title. This technique is the reverse of what most authors would do, but it shows us that there is more than one way to create new stories. It is also a great example of how to play on our strengths. He knows what works for him and he replicates it every time. Find what works for you in story development, then leverage it every time.
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AP Miller
This is the exact same way I write. Title first, story next. Something pops out at me, and I run with it. I can also look at art and come up with a story. Great minds think alike.
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Anita Dimmock
That's a great idea
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Diana Davis
Thank You for your input of how you start a book with just a title. I think that is an awsome idea. I just started writing my first book so I am new at doing this.
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mark hntoni
I love the information i am a young author and titles is truly my starting point it gives me the platform that i need to began my story thank you for letting me know i am on the right path.
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Yere Agusto
I never do that way ... but, it's worth to try ..
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