tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post798325232897520413..comments2024-01-30T21:10:26.513-05:00Comments on Sarah Grimm: Story Ideas - Where do they come from?Sarah Grimmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03737049126767567901noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-28459044143762840502011-01-13T21:30:05.941-05:002011-01-13T21:30:05.941-05:00I can totally relate to your story kernel ideas, e...I can totally relate to your story kernel ideas, especially the snippets that come out of nowhere. It's organizing those snippets into a story that becomes this pantster's challenge. <br /><br />Thanks, Sarah. Loved the quote at the end, too. So very true, lol.<br /><br />Joanna Aislinn<br />Dream. Believe. Strive. Achieve!<br />NO MATTER WHY<br />The Wild Rose Press<br />www.joannaaislinn.com<br />www.joannaaislinn.wordpress.comJoanna Aislinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17944795441589664035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-7219975362707385602011-01-13T13:55:13.728-05:002011-01-13T13:55:13.728-05:00Rachel-
I've never 'seen' anyone in p...Rachel-<br /><br />I've never 'seen' anyone in period garb before, but my kids have caught me talking to my chracters before. LOL<br /><br />They're so used to it that know they ask, "Where you talking to me or someone in your head?"Sarah Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737049126767567901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-76724628977332652022011-01-13T13:09:48.657-05:002011-01-13T13:09:48.657-05:00Hi Sarah,
Great post! I'm glad I'm not al...Hi Sarah, <br />Great post! I'm glad I'm not alone in 'seeing' things! I'm working on a story right now that came to me while my daughter played on the beach at Tybee. I'm staring out at the sea and out of the blue a woman comes up to me dressed in 18th century garb. Go figure, she wants me to help her clear her name and save her life: can you believe the woman was accused of piracy?<br />Of course, no one else could see her so I chose not to mention the conversation with non-writers: didn't relish the thought of a padded cell!Rachel Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558320176729409822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-35121460804520251052011-01-12T20:58:29.518-05:002011-01-12T20:58:29.518-05:00Not everybody likes this idea, but I get ideas fro...Not everybody likes this idea, but I get ideas from my journals.<br />Joy<br />Writer Wellness, A Writer's Path to Health and Creativity<br />Who Dares Wins PublishingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-37224420915787260112011-01-12T14:26:12.228-05:002011-01-12T14:26:12.228-05:00Great post, Sarah! I read so many books and wonder...Great post, Sarah! I read so many books and wonder where in the world the authors got the idea to write them! <br />I draw many of my ideas from newspaper stories, facts gleaned from years of genealogical research, specific periods of history in which I'm interested, and just seeing an interesting face on the street. I keep an 'ideas' folder on my computer and also a literal folder with news articles, notes, pictures, etc.The Word Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283938312275406325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-71965151805878302082011-01-12T14:02:44.099-05:002011-01-12T14:02:44.099-05:00Leigh,
I also have an ideas file. Like you, some ...Leigh,<br /><br />I also have an ideas file. Like you, some of them are just phrases, and then some of them are a few paragraphs of conversation.Sarah Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737049126767567901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-82081870434407207542011-01-12T14:00:34.894-05:002011-01-12T14:00:34.894-05:00Liz - Looking forward to it!Liz - Looking forward to it!Sarah Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737049126767567901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-66482795136694060272011-01-12T13:34:51.332-05:002011-01-12T13:34:51.332-05:00Great post, Sarah. "What if..." is all I...Great post, Sarah. "What if..." is all I need in just about any situation to get started. It's developing enough of the idea that tells me I've got what I need to continue. Newspaper stories have always fascinated me and provide thinking fodder, but my latest novel grew out of a dream and when I get my guest post finished for you this weekend, you'll find out more!<br />Liz Arnold<br />Message to Love<br />The Wild Rose PressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-10298838019110052272011-01-12T12:16:09.043-05:002011-01-12T12:16:09.043-05:00Hi Sarah - ideas are always floating around in my ...Hi Sarah - ideas are always floating around in my head. I'm not certain what makes me hone in on any one in particular. Sometimes a picture or a face or something I read or overhear might bring an idea to life. I do keep an 'ideas' file which could be as long as a paragraph or as short as one or two words.Leigh D'Anseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239096327493902466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-61842298249632673092011-01-12T12:16:08.598-05:002011-01-12T12:16:08.598-05:00Hi Sarah - ideas are always floating around in my ...Hi Sarah - ideas are always floating around in my head. I'm not certain what makes me hone in on any one in particular. Sometimes a picture or a face or something I read or overhear might bring an idea to life. I do keep an 'ideas' file which could be as long as a paragraph or as short as one or two words.Leigh D'Anseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239096327493902466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-35662629633363989462011-01-12T11:30:55.638-05:002011-01-12T11:30:55.638-05:00I meant to add that sometimes it works for me and ...I meant to add that sometimes it works for me and sometimes it doesn't. Either way, I usually learn something new about both the characters and the story.Sarah Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737049126767567901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-90816591681031480082011-01-12T11:29:20.586-05:002011-01-12T11:29:20.586-05:00Ann - I'm a 'pantser' so whenever I fi...Ann - I'm a 'pantser' so whenever I find myself in your position, I usually just start writing. Eventually the characters tell me which way to take the story. LOLSarah Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737049126767567901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2788003465566543496.post-4333858758794086892011-01-12T10:13:34.178-05:002011-01-12T10:13:34.178-05:00Sarah - this post really hit home with me today as...Sarah - this post really hit home with me today as I'm officially starting a new book and I can't decide which plot or even which genre to choose! Maybe something will come to me in a nap.Ann Yosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655673237379672260noreply@blogger.com