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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  • Wonderfully honest comment. I write very similar. Usually a feeling will overcome me in an instant, which then manifests into a word or phrase then automatically a book or poetry title. It works for me and honestly, I don't think my insight into my writing will ever change. Something else I do is get everything down in writing or on the computer (which sometimes will not make much sense at all) then as I skim through the words on the page, a vision/title comes to me. Also, since I have had a passion for writing I usually keep a pen and paper on my bed while I sleep... PS...It also has helped me to be in touch with my inner child as well.
  • Yes I agree! Thank you Mr Stine. I started with my titles and they have encouraged me with my story writing.
  • I love it!! That is what happens to me. I think great minds think a like.
  • Thanks for sharing and to add plus comment I really enjoy how titles can be such a writing investment seen for detail in a given stories past, present, future and thorough storyline. Was happy to listen to this, and it made me think of the rich investment in words titles make to story development; the important title is something I wanted to hear about for quite a while for what I'm in pursuit of.
  • Hello to you, thank you for the guidance it is very enlighetning and comforting to know that is advisable as that is how I started developing my content for the book I am working on as we speak. I do have one question though, when one is writing a book that is activity based and yet informative for children what angle would you advise for the title that would appeal the child learner, a parent as well as a teacher?