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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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Mary Hixson
Thank you Mr.Stine. That is one way I have not tried I have always been one to have some points of a story first. I will try your way Thanks again.
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Linda Wylie
Thank you Mr. Stine. What a unique idea. As a new writer, I would like to try it. Linda Wylie BearDen
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Linda Henderson
Thanks for the tips. What a great title. I'm off to a book store to listen for a title like that. Linda H.
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Matthew Shaver
Hello sir I respect your writing immensely, I have seen many of your stories and they are Grand! My technique that works for me is as I write the story the Idea for the book just pops in my head. lol everyone is different! Matthew Shaver
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Barbara Young
Whether for papers, or my first novel, I have usually come up with my titles after writing, but coming up with a title first interests me. I may try it. Thanks.
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