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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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sakeena nicole
love his creativity...
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Diane Hemphill
This is great advice! Thank you for sharing the method you use for coming up with new story ideas. - Diane Hemphill
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Nicole Baker
Hi William, sorry this didn't give you more motivation. If you are struggling with story development, try searching those words in the search tab within this site. Hopefully you can find some great nuggets to spur you on. Best wishes with your book!
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William Staub
Not much there, but if it works for him ...
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Sharuthie Ramesh
R.L. Stine, you are my FAV author! You inspired me to write scary stories when I was young and now I'm writing fantasy! This helped me because titles aren't my thing! Thank you SOOOO much!
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