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Title Leading Story - video
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by R.L. Stine
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Title Leading Story - video
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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Nancy Tremblay
Wow, that is great. Here I have been, agonizing over my title. That is such a great concept.
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William Felder
very interesting concept. I will have to try it.
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James Morgan
I believe the same thing incidentally. I create the book's cover, then create the characters and the outline afterward. R.L. Stine is the master of children's horror and I say "Hats off to him!"
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Cynthia Blevins
I enjoyed your video very much and it was an amazing way to bring into perspective a new book! God Bless You!
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Hubert Sturges
I am working on a religious, theological type book. Where can you get stories for that. On thinking about it, there is a lot of history involved, and characters in the history. Hmm-m-m- now to get them into the plot!
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